UnityPoint Clinic OB/GYN - Utica Ridge Road

Women's Health Care in the Quad Cities

Get the best obstetrics and gynecological (OB/GYN) care from an expert team you can depend on, without leaving the Quad Cities area. Our experienced team can provide quality women's health care with everything from annual preventative exams to breast screenings. We also treat pressing problems.

Our Women's Health Services

Our OB/GYNs partner with you to optimize your health and well-being at every age. We provide annual exams and ongoing gynecologic care for a broad range of women's health concerns, including comprehensive pregnancy care.

Get personalized advice on routine and rare health issues affecting women, including:

• Contraception options, such as birth control pills and IUDs
• Complex reproductive conditions, such as gynecologic cancer and uterine prolapse
• Infertility and family planning
• Menstruation and menopause
• Prenatal care throughout all stages of pregnancy
• Common gynecologic issues, such as incontinence (unexpected urine leakage), uterine fibroids and vaginal infections

Prenatal Appointments

You will see your healthcare provider a lot during your pregnancy. That is why it is important you choose someone you enjoy and trust. Most pregnant women have 10 to 15 prenatal visits.

Typically, an expecting mother will visit with a health care provider every four weeks until 28 weeks, then every two weeks until 36 weeks, and then weekly until the baby is born. However, the number of times you visit your healthcare provider may vary because of your medical history or pregnancy complications.

The ultimate goal of prenatal appointments is to see how your pregnancy is proceeding and to ensure you and your baby are healthy. It's also an opportunity to provide you with additional information and to answer any of questions or concerns. Your health care provider will check your weight, urine and blood pressure; check the position of your baby, measure your abdomen, listen to your baby's heartbeat, and perform other exams or tests as needed.

After your healthcare provider is done with the physical examination, they will review their findings with you. It's important to understand and expect normal changes as your pregnancy proceeds and to know what warning signs to look for. To have a healthy baby it's important to make appropriate lifestyle choices, including eating healthy and avoiding alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Most women find their prenatal appointments are over in just 10 minutes. While sometimes disappointing, this is a sure sign you and your baby are healthy and right on track. If you're concerned about not getting enough time to accurately voice your feelings to your healthcare provider, write down a few questions or concerns before you go into your appointment to make sure your questions or concerns are addressed. By doing this, you will be more likely to remember to ask any questions or share any concerns with your healthcare provider.