It’s normal to feel excited and confused during pregnancy, especially if it’s your first time. Experienced OB/GYN Stanley Niznikiewicz, MD, FACOG, offers obstetrics exams and early pregnancy care at two locations in the Greenpoint area of Brooklyn and Harrison, New York. For compassionate and knowledgeable pregnancy care throughout your first trimester, call or book an appointment online today.
The term OB/GYN is short for obstetrician-gynecologist. While the field of gynecology focuses on women’s reproductive health, obstetrics is the area of medicine dedicated to pregnancy and childbirth.
As a board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. Niznikiewicz provides medical care during the first three months (first trimester) of your pregnancy. During this time, he provides you with information on how to have a healthy pregnancy and answers any questions you may have about choosing a team of providers to support you through labor and childbirth.
You should schedule an appointment with Dr. Niznikiewicz as soon as you find out you’re pregnant. He provides both experienced and first-time mothers with early pregnancy care and obstetrics exams. Even if you’re just thinking about getting pregnant, Dr. Niznikiewicz helps you prepare your body by making healthy choices.
Also called prenatal care, early pregnancy care plays a critical role in keeping you and your baby healthy throughout this special experience. Maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle and seeing Dr. Niznikiewicz for routine obstetrics exams are the fundamental factors of early pregnancy care.
Your first prenatal appointment will probably take more time than the other visits to follow. During your first visit, Dr. Niznikiewicz thoroughly reviews your medical history, including any prior diseases, hospitalizations, and pregnancies.
You can also expect him to perform the following:
He calculates your due date and spends as much time as you need answering any questions you may have. He advises you on steps you can take at home to ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible, including:
Dr. Niznikiewicz also makes sure you’re up to date on vaccinations. He performs in-office vaccinations, including the flu shot.
To learn more about having a healthy pregnancy, call the office of Stanley Niznikiewicz, MD, FACOG, or book an appointment online today.