Trusted Pregnancy Care at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican
Pregnancy is an exciting and complicated time. It’s normal for you to feel scared, nervous, and excited — all at once. It’s also natural to have a lot of questions.
That’s why at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, we offer a variety of classes on parenting, childbirth, and pregnancy in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV. Sign up online or call (702) 616-4900. You can also find an OB who delivers at our Baby-Friendly hospitals and register to take a tour of our birthing centers.
Common Pregnancy Symptoms
A missed period is the most widely recognized pregnancy sign. Other early symptoms of pregnancy include:
- Positive at-home pregnancy test
- Mood swings
- Morning sickness
Services for Pregnant Women at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican
Each pregnancy is different. Some women may need additional care. At our Baby-Friendly San Martín and Siena Campuses we offer:
- Maternal-fetal medicine, specialized treatment for women who have pregnancy complications or pre-existing health conditions
- Childbirth classes to help mothers-to-be know what to expect on that special day
- Breastfeeding support, including classes that can be taken while pregnant
- Lamaze classes to teach techniques to make the labor and birth process as calm and comfortable as possible
Pregnancy Complications
Complications or health problems that may occur during pregnancy include:
- Gestational diabetes, high blood sugar that could possibly harm the newborn or mother
- Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy, a common complication that could signal a serious problem
- Ectopic pregnancy, when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus
- Preeclampsia, high blood pressure associated with pregnancy that usually goes away after birth
- High-risk pregnancy, a condition where the child or mother are at risk for medical complications
Diagnostic Tests & Pregnancy Screening in Las Vegas, NV
Your obstetrician will monitor you and your baby’s health during your pregnancy. Most pregnant women work with a certified nurse midwife, family medicine doctor, or OB/GYN. There are many diagnostic and screening tests available:
- First trimester screening to assess the baby’s risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities
- Nuchal translucency screening to determine the probability of Down syndrome
- Pregnancy ultrasound to check the baby’s development and confirm the due date
- Amniocentesis to rule out or confirm infection and genetic disorders
- Biophysical profile to watch the baby’s health during the third trimester of pregnancy