- Office visits become more frequent generally after week 27. After week 36, your visits may include pelvic examinations to monitor the effacement (thinning) and dilation (opening) of your cervix.
- Learn how to tell false labor from the real thing.
- This is the time to choose a healthcare provider for your baby, one that is covered by your health insurance. Check out guidelines for choosing your baby's doctor.
- Depending on whether you plan to breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby, get supplies you need, such as maternity bras or formula and bottles.
- Get a car seat for the trip home from the hospital—state law requires it.
- If you're expecting a boy, consider whether to have him circumcised. Find out whether your health insurance covers it.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all infants be screened for hearing loss. Before delivery, verify whether your insurance carrier covers a hearing screen for a normal, healthy newborn.
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- If you'd like help finding a physician, use our FREE physician referral service at 425.656.INFO, or use Find a Doctor online.
- If you plan to breastfeed, VMC's lactation consultants will help you get off to a good start when the time comes.
- As part of VMC's parenting and family classes, you'll learn how to evaluate car seats and protect your child from common household dangers. Call 206.575.BABY.
- At Valley Medical Center, Pediatrix Medical Group screens newborns for hearing problems. If you have questions, call 877.471.0045.
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