2 When to visit my OB during pregnancy
Moms-to-Be: My Pregnancy To-Do List What happens at my OB visits? Your OB will • Tell you what changes to expect and when to go to the hospital.
• Talk about things that can put you and your baby at risk, such as high blood pressure. • Check for early signs of problems that could hurt you or your baby, such as gestational diabetes.
• Check to see if your baby is growing as he or she should.
Weeks 4 to 28
Weeks 29 to 36
Weeks 37 to birth
1 visit per month
2 visits per month
1 visit per week
When to follow up with my OB after delivery If you had a vaginal (normal) birth
Set up 1 postpartum (after birth) visit 4 to 8 weeks after you have your baby.
Why is this vital? Your OB will check to see if you are healing and staying healthy after the birth of your baby. Tips: A postpartum visit is when you see your OB after you have your baby.
The key to a healthy pregnancy is to take care of yourself. Babies need healthy moms!
If you had a C-section Set up 2 postpartum (after giving birth) visits First visit: 1 to 2 weeks after giving birth. Your OB will check to see if your cut is healing. Second visit: 4 to 6 weeks after giving birth. Your OB will check to see if you are healing and staying healthy after the birth of your baby.
For making healthy choices, we are giving new moms a $25 Walmart gift card. Look for the flyer in the mail or call our Customer Service Department at 888.936.PLAN (7526), for hearing impaired TTY/TDD 711, to find out more.
What your primary care doctor needs to know when you are receiving behavioral health services: As a member of Health Plan of San Joaquin, you can get behavioral health services through Beacon Health Options.
When you or your family member needs to see more than one doctor or health care provider, your care can become more complex. This is also true when you see a primary care doctor as well as a therapist or psychiatrist. Some questions you may have:
• Why does my doctor need to know when I go to therapy?
• Why does my doctor need to know about my personal problems?
• Why does my therapist need to know about my medical conditions?
You should talk about these questions with your doctor, therapist, and/or psychiatrist. It is important for doctors and therapists to talk to each other when: •
You start therapy. Problems may be caused or made worse by medical conditions. For example, depression can be a symptom of certain medical problems. Depression or anxiety can also play a part in your medical condition.
[See BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES on page 4]