Grace Whitfield, WHNP-BC
Women's health nurse practitioner
Languages: English, Spanish
Next available: Mon, Oct 26, 8:30 am at South Lamar
Service
Prenatal care
Planning for pregnancy, regular prenatal checkups, screening and tests, and postpartum visits, with a team you get to know.
What it is
Prenatal care means regular visits during pregnancy so that you and your baby stay well. Your provider checks your health and the baby's growth, offers tests, answers your questions and helps you get ready for the birth.
At Alder Health we provide care before pregnancy, through pregnancy and after the baby arrives. Births take place at a hospital. Your provider will talk with you about where you want to give birth and will share your records with that hospital team.
What to expect at the visit
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At your first visit we confirm the pregnancy, work out a due date, review your health and medicines and offer blood tests.
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Visits are usually about once a month early on and more often near the end. Your provider sets the schedule that fits you.
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At most visits a nurse checks your blood pressure and weight, and your provider listens to the baby's heartbeat and measures growth.
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Your provider explains each test, when it is offered and what the results can and cannot tell you.
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After the birth, we see you for a postpartum visit to check your recovery, your mood and your next steps for care.
How to prepare
- Bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of all medicines and supplements.
- Write down the first day of your last period, if you know it.
- Bring a list of past pregnancies and any health conditions in your family.
- Start a daily folic acid supplement if your provider has recommended one. Ask if you are unsure.
- Bring your partner or a support person if you like. They are welcome at every visit.
Who provides prenatal care
Dr. Helena Okafor, MD
Obstetrician and gynecologist
Languages: English, Igbo
Next available: Mon, Oct 26, 8:00 am at Mueller
Prices without insurance
If you do not have insurance, or prefer not to use it, these are our self-pay prices. If you have insurance, what you pay depends on your plan. See how copays work and search your plan.
| Visit | Price |
|---|---|
| First prenatal visit | $210 |
| Routine prenatal visit | $95 |
| Postpartum visit | $140 |
Questions about prenatal care
When should I book my first prenatal visit?
As soon as you know you are pregnant, or as soon as you decide to plan a pregnancy. Most people have their first full visit between 8 and 10 weeks. Book earlier if you have a health condition or take regular medicine.
Do you deliver babies?
No. We provide prenatal and postpartum care at the clinic. You give birth at a hospital, and we send your records ahead and stay in touch with the hospital team.
Can my partner or family come to the visits?
Yes. A partner, a family member or a friend can join any visit. Let the front desk know if you need more seating or a hearing loop.
What if I have a problem between visits?
Call us and ask for the nurse line during opening hours. If you have heavy bleeding, severe pain, a sudden change in the baby's movement or any emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Related care
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Women's health
Annual exams, birth control, menopause and more.
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Nutrition
Practical eating plans with a registered dietitian.
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Mental health counseling
Talk therapy for stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes.
Prefer to talk to a person?
Our front desk can book, change or cancel an appointment, answer questions about your visit and set up a time with an interpreter.