Scheduling appointments at the Family Birth Center of Naples
Use the following guide to help you schedule your prenatal visits and lab appointments. We are here to help if you need guidance.
Some things to note:
The average patient should expect about 14 prenatal visits at the Family Birth Center of Naples.
On occasion, we will have to reschedule appointments because of births taking place at our facility. Apologies in advance.
Regularly scheduled prenatal care is essential to documenting a low-risk pregnancy. You MUST have routine visits.
Failure to attend prenatal visits/classes may result in dismissal from care.
Family Birth Center of Naples – Scheduling
Before scheduling: Calculate your gestational age (weeks + days, e.g., 12+3) using the BabyMed Calculator.
Which Mom Type Are You?
First-Time Mom – First pregnancy
Repeat Mom – Gave birth at FBC before
Multip Mom – Not first baby, but new to FBC
Some visits are required only for certain groups. Check the notes below.
📅 Appointment Guide by Gestational Age
Initial – Telehealth (45 min): Education & counseling
Required for: First-Time & Multip
Optional for: Repeat
Initial Labs (10 min): Bloodwork at 10–14 weeks
All moms
Initial – In Office (30 min): Physical exam
All moms
14–28 Week Prenatal Visit (30 min): Monthly checkups
All moms
26–28 Week Glucose Labs (1 hr): Blood draw for glucose test
All moms
28–36 Week Prenatal Visit (30 min): Every 2 weeks
All moms
32 Week Telehealth (30 min): Routine virtual visit
All moms
36 Week Labs (10 min): Labs only
All moms
37 Week Telehealth (30 min):
Repeat & Multip ONLY
First-Time must schedule Office Prenatal Visit
38–41 Prenatal Visits (30 min): Weekly until delivery
All moms
Fetal Non-Stress Test (30 min): Only if advised by midwife
As needed
Problem Visit (15 min):
For concerns – midwife will advise when to schedule for specific pregnancy or postpartum problem
As needed
Newborn Hearing Screening (30 min): Baby’s hearing test, 1–2 weeks old
All moms
2-Week Postpartum Visit (30 min):
First-Time in Office
Repeat & Multip: Telehealth OK
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8-10 weeks - First trimester Ultrasound @ Radiology Regional
10 weeks - Initial Telehealth
First Trimester - Nutrition Class
12 weeks - In-office, with labs
16 weeks - In-office, Ultrasound will be scheduled after this visit.
19-20 weeks - Second trimester Ultrasound @ Radiology Regional
20 weeks - In-office, after Second trimester Ultrasound
24 weeks - In-office
28 weeks - In-office, GLUCOSE screening
30 weeks - In-office
32 week - Telehealth
34 weeks - In-office
36 weeks - In-office with labs
Third Trimester
— Birth Rehearsal
— Childbirth Education Class
— Breastfeeding Class
— Labor FAQ Class, Telehealth37 weeks - In-office
38 weeks - In-office
39 weeks - In-office
40 weeks - In-office
41 weeks - In-office
24-48 hours post - @home or in-office
2 week post - In-office
8 week post - In-office group
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8-10 weeks - First trimester Ultrasound @ Radiology Regional
10 weeks - Initial Telehealth (OPTIONAL)
First Trimester - Nutrition Class
12 weeks - In-office, with labs
16 weeks - In-office, Ultrasound will be scheduled after this visit.
19-20 weeks - Second trimester Ultrasound @ Radiology Regional
20 weeks - In-office, after Second trimester Ultrasound
24 weeks - In-office
28 weeks - In-office, GLUCOSE screening
30 weeks - In-office
32 week - Telehealth
34 weeks - In-office
36 weeks - In-office with labs
Third Trimester
— Birth Rehearsal
— Childbirth Education - Zoom class option available
— Labor FAQ Class, Telehealth37 weeks - Telehealth
38 weeks - In-office
39 weeks - In-office
40 weeks - In-office
41 weeks - In-office
24-48 hours post - @home or in-office
2 week post - In-office or Telehealth
8 week post - In-office group