Prenatal Care

Finding an OB/GYN specialist you trust is crucial for having a healthy pregnancy and delivery. At Progressive Women's Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, board-certified obstetrics and gynecology physician Lathan Overstreet, MD, and his experienced midwifery team provide comprehensive prenatal care for women. Schedule an appointment at Progressive Women's Healthcare by calling the office or using the online booking tab today.

What is prenatal care?

Prenatal care at Progressive Women's Healthcare consists of medical visits before and during your pregnancy. Your provider also assists you during labor and delivery and follows up afterward to ensure you and your baby stay as healthy as possible. The Progressive Women's Healthcare team consists of a physician and certified midwives who collaborate together on every aspect of your care.

Which prenatal care options are available?

Progressive Women's Healthcare offers the following prenatal care services:

• Family planning
• Preconception counseling
• Counseling for trial of labor after C-section (TOLAC)
• Low-risk and high-risk obstetrical care
• First- and second-trimester screenings
• Circumcisions 
• Breastfeeding support
• Ultrasounds
• Postpartum care
• Pregnancy loss support and therapy 

See your Progressive Women's Healthcare provider as scheduled for routine pregnancy care visits or any time you have questions or concerns during your pregnancy.

The practice also provides treatments for gynecological conditions, such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, cysts, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

What are the benefits of exceptional prenatal care?

Taking advantage of prenatal care at Progressive Women's Healthcare offers various benefits for you and your baby, including:

• Lower risk of complications
• Healthy pregnancy
• Early disease detection and treatment
• Reduced chance of miscarriages
• Easier labor and delivery
• Skilled, compassionate providers

Progressive Women's Healthcare uses the latest advances in technologies and treatments to keep you and your baby as healthy as possible.

How often should I schedule prenatal care?

Schedule prenatal care appointments when you’re thinking about becoming pregnant and as soon as you suspect you’re pregnant. Based on the risk level of your pregnancy, you might see your provider every month and more frequently as you approach your due date. Call your provider if you develop new symptoms or have questions.

What can I expect during prenatal care appointments?

Prenatal care visits to Progressive Women's Healthcare include a weigh-in, vital signs check, and a medical exam, including a pelvic exam when needed. During certain times throughout pregnancy, you may be a candidate for sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, blood tests, urine testing, or an ultrasound.

Your provider offers advice about nutrition, dietary supplements, safe exercises, and other ways to keep you and your baby healthy. They help you create your birth plan to make labor and delivery as comfortable and memorable as possible.

Schedule prenatal care visits at Progressive Women's Healthcare by phone or online today.