Prenatal Visit in Jasper, GA
Pregnancy can be a time of great anticipation and preparation, but it can also be overwhelming to figure out how to start preparing. The first thing you should do is contact Dr. Mahmood and the pediatric team at Mountainside Pediatrics to schedule a prenatal visit at our Jasper, GA. office. Dr. Mahmood was the first pediatrician in Pickens County and has been serving Pickens, Gilmer, and Cherokee Counties since 1999. Dr. Mahmood also serves as Chief of Pediatrics at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.
We offer complimentary 30-minute prenatal visit consultations for mothers to thoroughly go over what to expect when your baby is born at a local hospital.
What Is a Prenatal Visit and Why Is It Important?
Prenatal care is an important part of staying healthy during pregnancy. These visits ensure the health of the mother and the pregnancy. Prenatal visits allow us to confirm the pregnancy and perform testing. For follow-up visits, our pediatrician recommends connecting with your obstetrician in order to monitor the progression of the pregnancy and allow you to ask questions. You will also receive advice about a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy.
What Happens During My First Prenatal Visit in Jasper, GA?
A prenatal visit is scheduled when you are around eight weeks pregnant. The main purpose of this visit is to make sure you are indeed pregnant as home pregnancy tests are less reliable than the ones administered by a doctor. You can also request a proof of pregnancy letter and receive an estimated time of conception. You will also provide your doctor with your medical history and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Dr. Mahmood will give you a complete check-up, usually with a physical exam and blood and urine tests to make sure you're healthy. They will measure your height, weight, blood pressure, breathing, and pulse. They may also test for sexually transmitted infections and screen for health issues like diabetes or anemia.
You will also receive a prescription for prenatal vitamins and get diet and exercise advice.
The Benefits of a Prenatal Visit
There are many reasons that every expectant parent or parents should undergo prenatal visits with a pediatrician. For one, it helps us establish a good working relationship with each family that we work with. We want all of our patients to find a level of comfort at our practice and we work hard to maintain that ideal comfort level. It’s important for parents to feel comfortable with us, our team, and the services we offer, and a prenatal visit can reassure parents and families that they’ve found the right pediatrician to care for their child.
The prenatal visit is also a great time for our team to collect information regarding your family history and health status. If you have any concerns about genetic or hereditary disorders or concerns about your pregnancy, we can also provide you with advice and recommendations on the next steps. The more information we gather about you, your family, and your life the more tailored and customized care we can provide you and your baby even before they are born.
We also love helping soon-to-be parents with their duties and responsibilities. We offer counseling, advice, and help with everything from bathing and car seat recommendations to feedings and immunizations before your newborn arrives. We know that this can be particularly overwhelming for first-time parents, and we want to make sure that expectant parents get the information they need to make transitioning into parenthood a little easier.
Prenatal visits are not to be missed, and yet not enough soon-to-be parents take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to get to know us and to gather the information they need to help make sure that they are well-equipped to care for their baby once they arrive.
Contact Us
For Prenatal Care in Jasper, GA, or in Pickens, Gilmer, and Cherokee Counties, reach out to our experienced team today at (706) 253-9898