The first prenatal visit sets the tone for the entire pregnancy. This episode walks through everything you'll need to cover – from confirming the pregnancy and dating ultrasound, to screening options, weight gain targets by BMI, food and medication safety, and exercise recommendations. Show Outline: Initial Assessment – Planned/desired pregnancy, options counseling if needed, full exam/pelvic/Pap Ultrasound – Dating scan Screening Options – QUAD, Sequential, NIPS, invasive testing Weight Gain Targets by BMI BMI <18.5: gain 28–40 lbs BMI 18.5–24.9: gain 25–35 lbs BMI 25–29.9: gain 15–25 lbs BMI ≥30: gain 11–20 lbs Food Safety – Avoid unpasteurized dairy, large fish (swordfish, shark, king mackerel, tilefish, bigeye tuna, etc.), uncooked meat/seafood, uncooked deli meat, alcohol Medications – Nothing unless cleared by MD. Tylenol okay if needed. PNV, Colace, FeSO4. NO NSAIDs! Exercise – Nothing that could leave a bruise on your belly! Moderate exercise is great. About the Spea...