Prenatal Care Program
The program provides comprehensive medical support for expectant mothers in accordance with current clinical guidelines – from the first consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist through preparation for childbirth. The program includes regular obstetrician-gynecologist consultations, essential laboratory testing, pregnancy ultrasound examinations, prenatal screening, and continuous monitoring of both maternal health and fetal development. When necessary, care is coordinated with other medical specialists to ensure timely diagnosis, additional evaluation, and an individualized approach to every pregnancy.
Why do expectant mothers choose the «Prenatal Care Program»?
- All essential consultations, examinations, and laboratory tests in one medical center.
- An individualized prenatal care plan tailored to the stage of pregnancy and the mother's health.
- Continuous care from the same obstetrician-gynecologist, who is familiar with your pregnancy history.
- Ongoing monitoring of both maternal health and fetal development.
- Pregnancy ultrasound examinations, laboratory testing, and prenatal screening performed in accordance with current clinical guidelines.
- Access to consultations with other specialists, including an endocrinologist, cardiologist, medical geneticist, psychologist, internal medicine physician, and other specialists when needed.
- Professional support throughout every stage of pregnancy – from the first consultation to childbirth preparation.
- Convenient appointment scheduling with reminders for upcoming consultations, examinations, and routine pregnancy check-ups.
What is included in the «Prenatal Care Program»?
Prenatal care involves much more than regular consultations with an obstetrician-gynecologist. The program provides comprehensive medical support designed to monitor both maternal health and fetal development throughout every trimester of pregnancy. The care plan is individualized according to the stage of pregnancy, examination results, the mother's overall health, and current clinical guidelines.
Laboratory diagnostics
- Bilirubin fractions
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
- Urea
- Creatinine
- Blood glucose
- Ferritin
- Total protein
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Free thyroxine (Free T4)
- Coagulation profile (coagulogram)
- Genetic testing: thrombophilia, recurrent pregnancy loss
- Antiphospholipid antibodies, IgG
- Antiphospholipid antibodies, IgM
- Anti-Rh antibodies
- Erythrocyte antibody screening
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV), HBsAg
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV), total antibodies (IgG + IgM)
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Urinalysis
- Blood glucose measurement (glucometer)
- Blood group and Rh factor
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), antibodies to HIV 1/2 and p24 antigen
- Treponema pallidum (syphilis), total antibodies (IgG + IgM)
- Microscopic examination of urethral discharge
- Bacterial culture from female genital tract mucosa with antifungal sensitivity
- Screening for Group B
- Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) with antibiotic sensitivity
- Liquid-based cytology (Pap test)
- Urine culture for microflora with antifungal sensitivity
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1/2, IgG
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1/2, IgM
- Toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma gondii), IgG antibodies
- Toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma gondii), IgM antibodies
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV), IgG
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV), IgM
- Rubella virus, IgG antibodies
- Rubella virus, IgM antibodies
- Vitamin D
Specialist consultations
- Obstetrician-gynecologist consultation
Ophthalmologist consultation with comprehensive eye examination
- General physician consultation
Functional diagnostics
- Cardiotocography (CTG)
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Colposcopy
- Ultrasound of abdominal organs and kidneys
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Breast ultrasound
- Cervicometry (ultrasound)
- Doppler assessment of fetoplacental blood flow
- Ultrasound with Doppler (11–13 weeks + 6 days) with cervicometry
- Ultrasound with Doppler (16–17 weeks)
- Ultrasound with Doppler (18–22 weeks)
- Ultrasound with Doppler (30 weeks)
- Ultrasound with Doppler as prescribed by an obstetrician-gynecologist
Prenatal screening
- First trimester prenatal screening
- Second trimester prenatal screening
- Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
- Placental growth factor (PlGF) as a marker of preeclampsia
- Placental lactogen
Additional consultations
- Consultations with specialists as prescribed by an obstetrician-gynecologist
- Psychologist consultation
FAQ
When should prenatal care begin?
It is recommended to schedule the first appointment with an obstetrician-gynecologist as soon as pregnancy has been confirmed. The initial consultation allows the doctor to assess the mother's health, determine the gestational age, develop an individualized prenatal care plan, and recommend the appropriate laboratory tests, pregnancy ultrasound examinations, and prenatal screening. Early prenatal care helps identify potential risk factors at an early stage, monitor the progress of pregnancy, and support the healthy development of the baby. Even if the pregnancy is progressing normally and there are no concerning symptoms, timely medical supervision is essential for the health of both mother and child.
How often should I see an obstetrician-gynecologist during pregnancy?
Mothers will have approximately 10–15 prenatal appointments throughout pregnancy. Up to 28 weeks of gestation, visits are typically scheduled about once a month. Between 28 and 36 weeks, appointments are usually recommended every 2–4 weeks, and after 36 weeks, they are generally scheduled weekly, or more frequently if clinically indicated.
At each appointment, the obstetrician-gynecologist monitors the progress of the pregnancy, assesses the mother's overall health, measures blood pressure and weight, evaluates fetal growth and heartbeat, and reviews the results of laboratory tests, pregnancy ultrasound examinations, and prenatal screening. If necessary, additional investigations or consultations with other specialists may be recommended.
As part of the Prenatal Care Program, every expectant mother receives an individualized schedule of appointments based on the stage of pregnancy, examination results, and current clinical guidelines. This ensures that all recommended examinations are completed on time and that both mother and baby receive continuous medical care throughout pregnancy.
When should the «Prenatal Care Program» begin?
It is recommended to begin the Prenatal Care Program as soon as pregnancy has been confirmed. Early prenatal care allows an obstetrician-gynecologist to establish an individualized care plan, schedule the necessary laboratory tests, pregnancy ultrasound examinations, and prenatal screening at the appropriate stages of pregnancy, and closely monitor the health of both mother and baby.
You can enroll in the Prenatal Care Program by calling +380 97 312 92 91 or by submitting a request through our website. Information about the medical center's opening hours and additional contact options is available on the Contacts page. Doctor Sam Medical Center is located at 1 Kiltseva Road, Kyiv (Respublika Park Shopping Mall).
If additional care is required during pregnancy, Doctor Sam Medical Center also offers consultations with an endocrinologist, cardiologist, medical geneticist, psychologist, newborn care pediatric consultation and internal medicine physician, as well as pregnancy ultrasound examinations, laboratory testing, prenatal screening, and other services required for comprehensive prenatal care.
If you are living abroad or are unable to visit the medical center in person, you can begin with an online consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist or a family doctor. Based on the consultation, the doctor will recommend the most appropriate next steps and develop an individualized prenatal care plan according to your stage of pregnancy and healthcare needs.
