Congratulations!
You're Pregnant, Now What?
We are delighted to be sharing this special time with you and your family. Our experienced multidisciplinary team of obstetricians, nurses, and nurse practitioners are experts in maternal care. We partner with our patients throughout pregnancy and beyond to support a healthy pregnancy and newborn. This site shares important information about what to expect during your pregnancy. We are here to support you and your family. Please let us know what questions you have!
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Your care team,
PAMF Women's Health & Obstetrics Service
PAMF Obstetrics
As a group of experienced, board-certified physicians, we believe in delivering high-quality, personalized care to our patients. Each pregnancy is unique, whether it’s your first or you are an experienced parent. We individualize our care to you and your baby. Our care team includes obstetricians, nurse practitioners, nurses, ultrasonographers, lactation consultants, maternal-fetal medicine physicians, pediatricians – all working together to guide you through a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
We offer full scope obstetrical care and deliver babies at many hospitals around the Bay Area including Stanford Children’s Hospital.
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Fertility services
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Maternal-fetal medicine
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Diagnostic ultrasound and fetal monitoring
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Fetal Echocardiogram with pediatric cardiologists
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Management of high-risk pregnancies
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You have a positive pregnancy test – now what?
We are here to help answer questions and share important information during this exciting time.
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When should I see the doctor?
Once you have chosen your obstetrician, call their office to schedule the first appointment. This is usually around 6-8 weeks of gestation.
Need help finding an OB?
Learn more about our amazing doctors.
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How often do I come to the OB clinic for check-ups?
You will be seen for your first visit between 6-8+ weeks gestation and then:
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Every 4-6 weeks until 28 weeks gestation
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Every 2-3 weeks until 36 weeks gestation
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Every week until delivery (delivery is usually 38-41 weeks gestation)
Did you know?
Gestational age estimates how far along you are in your pregnancy. It can be determined from the first day of your last menstrual period, from your embryo transfer, or by ultrasound.
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Overview of Prenatal Care
After your first visit in our office, here’s what to expect:
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Schedule your next prenatal appointment with the nurse practitioner in 4 weeks. At this appointment, please bring your completed questionnaire and review your genetic screening options prior to this appointment.
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The Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) department will contact you to schedule two ultrasounds. The first one is an early anatomy ultrasound at 10-14 weeks. The second one is a detailed anatomy ultrasound at 18-20 weeks. If they have not contacted you within 7 days, you can reach the MFM department: 650-404-8210 to schedule your appointment.
How to reach us
Please download the PAMF MyHealthOnline (MHO) app to your smartphone.
For non-urgent questions, please send us a MHO message. You will receive a response from our care team by the next business day.
For urgent medical questions, please call your PAMF OB’s office:
Los Altos: 650-254-5200
Palo Alto: 650-853-2917
Redwood City: 650-366-4633
San Carlos: 650-596-4240
If our office is closed, you will be connected to our afterhours answering service.
Stanford Children's Hospital
725 Welch Road, Palo Alto
Labor & Delivery: 650-723-5403
Reasons to call the doctor urgently:
Notify your health care provider at once, if you have:
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Vaginal bleeding
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Ongoing vomiting
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Chills or fever
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Continuous pain
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Continuous headache
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Burning when you urinate
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Blurred vision
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Sudden swelling of hands or face
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Five or more uterine contractions per hour
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Fluid leaking from the vagina
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Decreased fetal movements