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Pregnancy Care

Planning for Pregnancy

When pregnancy is planned, there is an opportunity to optimize your health prior to getting pregnant. This can be beneficial to both you and your baby. For this reason, we ask that you call to schedule a “Preconception Appointment.” Please contact your insurance company to see if this appointment is covered. Please call us at (608) 729-6300 to schedule. Ideally this appointment should be several months before you are planning to start trying to become pregnant.

Newly Pregnant

First of all, congratulations! We hope that this is good news for you; please talk with us if you are having difficulty with the discovery that you are pregnant.

While the information is still fresh, please jot down the following:

  • When your last menstrual period started
  • How many days it usually is between periods (start of one to the start of another)
  • When you feel you may have conceived
  • When you first had a positive pregnancy test (Home pregnancy tests are generally very reliable; this does not need to be repeated in our office).

Please call our office at (608) 729-6300 as soon as possible to schedule your pregnancy doctor visit oor “First OB” appointment. We generally try to see you around 8 weeks from the start of your last period.

During Pregnancy

After your first pregnancy doctor’s visit, which is generally the longest and most comprehensive, you will have regular visits with your primary OBGYN physician. While the schedule of visits can be individualized to your particular situation, we generally recommend seeing you once a month for the first two trimesters (until 28 weeks), then every two weeks until the last month. At that point, we will see you weekly until your baby is born. In the third trimester, you will have an opportunity to meet the other physicians prior to your anticipated labor and birth, if you choose.

Delivery

Our highest priority is ensuring that your delivery is tailored to you and your baby’s specific needs so you can feel supported in your decisions.  To learn more about what to expect from your delivery, please read our Delivery Frequently Asked Questions.

After Pregnancy 

After your delivery, you will have at least one follow-up appointment with your Madison Women’s Health physicians.  Our Postpartum Information handout provides useful information for after-pregnancy care, including exercise, diet, and postpartum contraception and birth control options.

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  • OBGYN and Women’s Health Services
    • Telehealth
    • Well Woman Care
    • Expanded Care Services
    • Pregnancy Care
      • Planning for Pregnancy
      • Testing for Birth Defects and Genetic Disorders
      • Newly Pregnant
      • During Pregnancy
      • Delivery
      • After Pregnancy
      • Pregnancy Resources
    • Lab Services
    • Surgical Treatments
    • Ultrasound

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Monique

Madison Women’s Health has been by my side every step of the way for all three of my pregnancies and births. The support provided through MWH promoted positive wellness for myself and for each one of my babies.  A huge shout out to Dr. Kate Sample for delivering all three of my children! My family […]

Michelle

The care I receive at Madison Women’s Health is above and beyond. I have never trusted my health care team as much as I do when in their care.

Lindsay

I felt lucky and in great hands. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Abby

I absolutely love Dr. Wiedel, she is amazing. I recommend her to everyone I know!

Jessica

Highly recommend all mommies to be to here!

Carey

Exceptional doctors, nurses and staff, exceptional care!

Rhonda

There are not enough words to express how wonderful Dr. Beth Wiedel is.

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Current Clinic Guidelines:

Call from your vehicle to check in. 608-729-6300 Only one support person from the same household allowed at the initial prenatal appointment and 1st Trimester Screening ultrasound, and masks are mandatory.