Obstetrics – Elements of Care - Obstetrics and GynecologyElements of Care

Congratulations on your pregnancy and thank you for choosing Elements of Care!

We would like for your pregnancy to be as happy and healthy as possible for you and your baby. Our goal is to provide you quality care and support each step of the way. Pregnancy can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a time of uncertainty and anxiety. Our team is here to address any questions or concerns you, your baby’s father, or family members have at your scheduled visits.

Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is closed for lunch daily from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. We have an answering service for after-hour and weekend emergency situations. If you feel your situation is a medical emergency, please call 911 or go directly to the Emergency Room. If you have any questions, please call the office at 623-544-1000.

We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you!

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You will be provided with a lot of information throughout your pregnancy. We are here to answer your questions and encourage you to bring any questions that you, your baby’s father, or family members have to your scheduled visits.

Please use this packet as a reference throughout your pregnancy. It includes a brief overview of tests offered in pregnancy, common discomforts, a list of safe remedies, nutrition recommendations, etc.

Download our comprehensive OB Education Packet

Lab tests and ultrasounds to expect during your visits for a normal pregnancy:

NOTE: All results will be given at the visit after lab work has been completed unless an abnormal result requires immediate treatment. In that event, you will either be called or contacted through the Patient Portal.

1st OB Visit

• Complete physical exam
• lab work
• Pap smear
• Cultures

Visits every 4 weeks

11-14 weeks

Ultrasound/Lab screening for:
• Down’s Syndrome (Trisomy 21) and Trisomy 18 (optional)
• Genetic Carrier Screening (optional)

16-20 weeks

• AFP Lab Screening for neural tube defects such as Spina Bifida (optional)

20-22 weeks

• Formal Ultrasound for fetal anatomy

• Pre-Register in Admitting Department for your labor and delivery

• Consider prenatal classes and Pickles & Ice Cream Tour

24-28 weeks

Gestational Diabetes Screening, complete blood count, Syphilis testing and repeat antibody testing (if Mom’s blood type is Rh negative)

28 weeks

RhoGAM if Mom’s blood type is Rh negative

Start visits every 2 weeks

35 to 37 weeks

Group B Strep Culture

At 36 weeks, start weekly visits

ADDITIONAL PREGNANCY EDUCATION MATERIALS CAN BE FOUND HERE

Maternity Leave, FMLA, and Insurance Issues	What Will Happen At Your Visits and Lab Testing
Ultrasounds During Pregnancy	Prenatal Chromosomal Abnormality Screening
Genetic Carrier Screening	Common Discomforts of Pregnancy
Safe Medications for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding	Warning Signs During Pregnancy
Nutrition and Exercise During Pregnancy	Healthy Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy	Sexuality During Pregnancy
Travel During Pregnancy	Vaccines and Pregnancy
Signs of Labor	Breastfeeding Q&A
Postpartum Depression	Car Seat Safety and Deciding About Circumcision

Doctors

Lindsey LePetit,
WHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner

Obstetrics

Lindsey has been in women's health for the past decade and transitioned from a Labor and Delivery nurse to a nurse practitioner. Read More

Rosemary Fadool,
D.O., F.A.C.O.O.G.