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First Obstetric Visit

See Also
Timing
1. Perform at 8 weeks gestation
Obstetrics history
1. See Preconception Counseling
2. Establish firm due date early
  1. See Pregnancy Dating
Examination
1. Complete physical examination
2. See Pregnancy Dating
3. See Pregnancy Signs
4. See Pelvimetry
5. Special topics: First trimester Cervical Length
  1. Does not predict Preterm Labor risk
Labs
1. See Prenatal Labs
Management
1. Consider Obstetric Ultrasound
  1. Unsure Last Menstrual Period
  2. Confirm intrauterine pregnancy
2. Start Prenatal Vitamins if not already started

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