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.
Prenatal care: Other first trimester visits. Subsequent prenatal visits â often scheduled about every four weeks during the first trimester â will probably be shorter than the first. Your health care provider will check your weight and blood pressure, and you'll discuss any concerns. Near the end of the first trimester â by about nine to 12 weeks of pregnancy â you might be able to hear your baby's heartbeat with a small device that bounces sound waves off your baby's heart (Doppler). Remember, your health care provider is there to support you throughout your pregnancy. Your prenatal appointments are an ideal time to discuss any questions or concerns â including things that might be uncomfortable or embarrassing. Also find out how to reach your health care provider between appointments.