Expert Care Every Step of the Way—from Early Pregnancy to Specialist Referral
At LiveYoung Medical Centre, we provide compassionate, professional pregnancy and prenatal care in Ontario to support you at every stage of your journey.
Our doctors offer OHIP-covered prenatal visits up to 30–36 weeks of pregnancy, after which we ensure a smooth transition to an obstetrician for delivery planning.
Prenatal care is available for both Family Practice patients and Walk-In patients—making it easy to access the care you need.
No referral is required to begin your pregnancy care at our clinic, so you can start your visits with confidence and peace of mind.
📅 Your Pregnancy Timeline at a Glance
Weeks 4–8: Confirm pregnancy, book your first visit, start prenatal vitamins
Weeks 8–10: Dating ultrasound, early blood work.
Weeks 10–12: Full prenatal blood panel, urinalysis, thyroid check, Pap (if due).
Weeks 11–14: Optional NT ultrasound + eFTS blood work.
Weeks 14–20: Routine OHIP-covered visits (blood pressure, urine dip, fetal heart rate).
Weeks 18–20: Anatomy ultrasound.
Weeks 20–24: Letter of transfer to your OB/hospital (please let us know your choice).
Weeks 24–28: Diabetes screening (GCT), repeat blood work,
Rhogam injection if Rh-negative.Weeks 30–36: Care is transitioned to your OB for delivery planning.
Weeks 36+: Group B Strep swab, fetal positioning check, and birth planning with your OB.
🧪 Prenatal Testing
During your pregnancy, you may be offered:
- Blood group & Rh typing, CBC, antibody screen
- Screening for rubella, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B
- Thyroid and glucose testing
- Urine testing (culture/urinalysis)
- Pap smear (if due)
- Optional screening: NT scan, eFTS, or NIPT
- Anatomy scan at 18–20 weeks
- Gestational diabetes testing at 24–28 weeks
- Group B Strep swab at 36 weeks
💊 Prenatal Vitamins
We recommend starting prenatal vitamins as soon as pregnancy is confirmed. Look for:
- 0.4–1 mg folic acid daily
- A formula with iron, if possible
- Continue throughout pregnancy and after delivery
📅 When to Visit Us Urgently
Please come in right away if you experience:
- Vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Severe abdominal pain or cramping
- Fever above 38°C
- Painful urination or unusual discharge
- Persistent vomiting
- Decreased fetal movement (after 24 weeks)
- Sudden swelling, severe headache, or vision changes
✅ Reminders for Patients
- Prenatal care is available for both Family Practice patients and Walk-In patients
- No referral is required—simply book or walk in to start care
- Bring your health card to every visit
- Let us know your OB/hospital preference by 20–24 weeks
- All routine prenatal care is covered by OHIP