Pregnancy

Congratulations on your pregnancy!  We want to help make your pregnancy and birth a wonderful experience for you and your family. 

You will choose a primary obstetrician who will see you for most of your prenatal care. Your visits will alternate between your physician and a nurse practitioner.  The number of visits you will have depends on your health and the progression of your pregnancy.  Some women need more visits, but most need fewer.  Your obstetrician or nurse practitioner will work with you to individualize your prenatal visit schedule.

Our physicians have chosen Tucson Medical Center as our admitting hospital.  TMC is the hospital you will go to for the birth of your baby, or for an emergency should it be necessary. TMC is a “tertiary care” hospital, which means they offer the highest level of care for pregnant women and their babies, including women with high-risk pregnancies or emergencies.  We suggest you schedule a tour of TMC by calling 327-5461.

Childbirth Education is an important aspect of your pregnancy and birth.  We believe that the more you learn about what is happening during pregnancy, birth and the months after delivery, the more fun you will have and the healthier you will be.  We offer classes to pregnant women and their birthing partner. For schedule and contact information, please visit the Childbirth Education page.

Please download and print your Pregnancy Information Packet.  You will need to bring this packet with you on all of your visits, to the hospital should you have problems and need to be seen there, and when you are in labor.  Make sure you read it thoroughly prior to your first visit. 

You may also download and print all of the forms you will need to fill out for your first visit.  Please make sure you have them all completed when you arrive for your first appointment.