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Pregnancy Specialist

Bay Area Obstetrics & Gynecology Our Services Pregnancy

Bay Area Obstetrics & Gynecology

OB-GYNs located in Peninsula Greater Bay Area, Daly City, CA

Pregnancy is an exciting time, and having regular prenatal care is the best way to avoid potential complications. Bay Area Obstetrics & Gynecology is a leading provider of pregnancy care for patients in Daly City, CA, and throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay area, offering compassionate, state-of-the-art care from conception through delivery.

Pregnancy Q & A

How often should I see the doctor while I'm pregnant?

In most cases, you'll need to have an office visit every month for the first 28 weeks, then every other week until week 36, and then every week until the baby is delivered. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, you'll need to be seen more often to ensure you and your baby stay healthy.

What happens during a prenatal exam?

First, you'll be weighed, and your blood pressure will be measured. You'll also be asked about any symptoms you might be experiencing. Depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy, your belly may be measured to track the development of the baby, and we'll also listen to the baby's heartbeat. You'll be asked to provide a urine sample to check for infection and other issues that could pose a problem, and you may also need to have blood testing performed. At certain points during your pregnancy, an ultrasound will be performed to check on your baby's development.

What is a high-risk pregnancy?

High-risk pregnancies are pregnancies that pose special risks to the health of the mother, the baby or both. Some of the most common causes of high-risk pregnancies include:

  • Smoking

  • Older age

  • Carrying more than one baby

  • A history of more than one miscarriage

  • High blood pressure or diabetes before pregnancy or developing during pregnancy

  • Obesity

  • Chromosomal disorders

What happens if I go past my due date?

Carrying the baby beyond 41 or 42 weeks can be dangerous to both you and the baby. If you go beyond the normal delivery time of 37 to 41 weeks, we'll assess your health and your baby's health as well as your cervix to determine if you're ready to be induced.

Insurance Providers Accepted

Please note, this is not an all-inclusive list of insurances we accept, contracting with insurance plans can change at any time. Please contact the office to see if we currently accept your plan.

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross PPO, EPO & POS
Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield PPO & EPO
Brown & Toland
CCHP
Cigna
Health Net
Health Plan of San Mateo
Hill Physicians Medical Group
JADE
Mail Handlers Benefit Plan
Meritan Health
Oxford Health Plans
PacifiCare
PersCare/PersChoice