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 for classes 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:

• Fatigue
• Increased urination
• Mood swings
  
• Nausea with or without vomiting
  
• Morning sickness
• Positive at-home pregnancy test
• Tender, swollen breasts

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:

• Breastfeeding support, including classes that can be taken while pregnant
  
• Childbirth classes to help mothers-to-be know what to expect on that special day
• Maternal-fetal medicine, specialized treatment for women who have pregnancy complications or pre-existing health conditions

Pregnancy Complications

Complications or health problems that may occur during pregnancy include:

• Ectopic pregnancy, when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus
• Gestational diabetes, high blood sugar that could possibly harm the newborn or mother
• High-risk pregnancy, a condition where the child or mother are at risk for medical complications
• Preeclampsia, high blood pressure associated with pregnancy that usually goes away after birth
  
• Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy, a common complication that could signal a serious problem
  

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:

• Amniocentesis to rule out or confirm infection and genetic disorders
• Biophysical profile to watch the baby’s health during the third trimester of pregnancy
• 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

Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican offers family planning and pregnancy services in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV.