A: Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is a narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain, bone pain, dental pain, and migraines. Hydromorphone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Do not drink alcohol.
The initial routine prenatal visit should occur between 6 and 8 wk gestation. Follow-up visits should occur at about 4-wk intervals until 28 wk, at 2-wk intervals from 28 to 36 wk, and weekly thereafter until delivery. Prenatal care includes screening for disorders, taking measures to reduce fetal and maternal risks, and counseling.
Find Out When You Need To See Your Caregiver. During pregnancy, most women see their caregiver at least 12 times at routine prenatal appointments. Considering that many caregivers don't see pregnant patients until the end of the first trimester (about week 12), that's a lot of appointments in a short space of time! Nancy & Betsy.