We offer all of the standard genetic and diagnostic tests and provide the usual schedule of prenatal visits.

There are 4 components to our prenatal care:

1. INDIVIDUAL VISITS AT OUR OFFICE IN NOE VALLEY

We spend an hour with you at your initial appointment and a half hour at subsequent appointments. We provide you with comprehensive information, as well as guidance, so you can make informed choices about what’s best for you and your family. We see you once a month until your 28th week. Then every other week until 36 weeks. At 36 weeks we see you weekly until your baby is born.

2. PRENATAL GROUP VISITS

We offer 5 group meetings for families due the same month as you. Three of these meetings are held in the daytime at a location near our office. These meetings orient you to important issues about what to expect when you come to the hospital. You will have an opportunity to meet a member of the Nursing staff and one of the Pediatricians who will discuss with you their responsibilities in providing their care to you. Two of these meetings are hosted in families' homes in the evening 6-8 pm. This is an opportunity for you to connect with other families who share similar interests and concerns. Because this is such an important time in your lives, relationships made in these groups often continue beyond the time of the births of your babies and into your parenting years. The meetings include group discussion of topics of interest to childbearing families such as preparation for birth, and parenting issues. At the meeting you have your own individual private "belly check" and eat delicious snacks.

3. HOME VISIT

Around 36 weeks (between your 35th and 38th week) we, along with all of the members of your birth team, (including your early labor support person- see below) gather at your home. We listen to your dreams and intentions for the birth of your baby, discuss with you how we can best support you during labor and birth, and give you information about what to expect when you get to the hospital.

4. APPOINTMENT WITH ONE OF THE OB/GYN PHYSICIANS

You have a prenatal visit with our Supervising Physician at around 36 weeks. If your pregnancy has included medical concerns, you see a physician as needed during your pregnancy in addition to your visits with us.