Pregnancy Evaluation Clinic in Charlotte, NC

Pregnancy evaluations are a general exam to determine the health of the baby as well as the mother. Pregnancy support is provided in the form of prenatal care and, in particular, is shown to decrease the incidence of both fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. With the continued support of our team at Eastway Medical Clinic and Urgent Care, you can feel at ease that you will effectively decrease the risk of complications, including preterm birth and low birth weight.
 
Pregnancy evaluations are an important prenatal exam and consultation that is essential to maintaining both your baby and your health during pregnancy. If you are a first-time mother, you may fall into the category of many other first-time mothers who may be unaware of all of the proper lifestyle choices needed to ensure a healthy birth. Nutrition is number one, particularly if you have any medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, or hypertension. The further along you are in pregnancy, the more frequently you will need to see your doctor for a check-in.

Pregnancy evaluations include a screening period for potential medical issues that can arise, as well as any other concerns that can affect your pregnancy. Usually, you will confirm a pregnancy with a pregnancy test, and may even have one taken in our clinic to confirm your pregnancy and schedule an appointment for a prenatal visit. The first visit will be scheduled likely around the 6 weeks to the 8-week mark of the pregnancy; however, they may schedule to have you in sooner if you:
 
• Existing medical conditions
• Prior issues with pregnancy
• You have certain symptoms, including abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and severe nausea or vomiting.

A pregnancy evaluation includes our team of specialists asking a series of questions that pertain to your diet, exercise routine, and sleep schedule. We will also review your blood pressure and your weight along with other signs of preterm labor or labor in general, including the leaking of fluid, bleeding, pelvic pressure, cramping, back pain, or tightening of the uterus. An ultrasound will also be scheduled or performed based on the availability to evaluate the baby’s heart rate.
 
Our team will stay in touch with you to take care of your health, so you can relax and expect to have a successful birth when the baby’s due date arrives. At Eastway Medical Clinic and Urgent Care, we pride ourselves on the support we offer to our patients. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your care, the baby, or the pregnancy, feel free to reach out to our clinic. We will answer any questions you may have, either over the phone or in person, depending on the sensitivity of the question.

A woman who is pregnant and looking into prenatal care should start to think about who they are going to choose as their prenatal care group for the rest of the pregnancy. We recommend that you schedule your first prenatal appointment with Eastway Medical Clinic and Urgent Care as soon as you find out you are pregnant with an at-home pregnancy test. That way, we can confirm the pregnancy, review your medical history, talk about any risk factors that may pertain to your pregnancy, answer any questions you may have, and start booking laboratory testing and ultrasounds about the pregnancy.
 
If you think you may be pregnant based on signs and symptoms or due to confirmation from an at-home test result, contact our clinic, Eastway Medical Clinic and Urgent Care, or schedule your online appointment for your first prenatal care to get you started on your pregnancy journey! We are conveniently located at 1220 Eastway Drive Charlotte, NC 28205. We serve patients from Charlotte NC, Newell NC, Mint Hill NC, Matthews NC, Allen NC, Harrisburg NC, and surrounding cities.