Obstetric services – Pregnancy follow-up
Laval’s LeBlanc + Savaria clinic offers obstetrical services and medical follow-ups specially designed for expectant mothers, new mothers and newborns. Paediatric checkups are also available for children over 2 years of age.
Obstetric services and Pregnancy follow-up
Our team welcomes new parents and their babies in a calm and friendly environment. We listen to the needs of our young and old patients.
Prior to the delivery
Pregnancy checkup: 1st trimester
Details regarding your first trimester appointment:
- Meeting with the nurse who, considering your needs and concerns, will be able to answer all your questions as well as your family’s questions.
- The nurse performs the blood tests requested by your doctor. Afterwards, the nurse will contact you by telephone to communicate each of your results directly to you for you to plan the next steps together.
- During this first medical visit, the doctor will take a full medical history and perform a complete physical examination. Together, you can discuss future exams and analyses, and a preventive work withdrawal if applicable to your situation.
- Our team will inform you and answer all your questions about the Quebec Prenatal Screening Program. This program aims to detect genetic abnormalities through prenatal fetal DNA testing. These tests are available in our clinics at an additional cost.
- Finally, we’ll listen to your baby’s heartbeat (from 10 weeks) and perform the viability ultrasound.
Pregnancy follow-ups: 2nd and 3rd trimester
Details regarding the pregnancy follow-ups:
- Pregnancy follow-ups are recommended every month until the 32nd week of pregnancy, then at shorter intervals until delivery.
- At each appointment, we discuss upcoming exams, lab tests, and ultrasounds.
- Pregnancy follow-up is offered up to delivery or up to the 3rd trimester, at your discretion. You will then be referred to the birthing center.
- If you are between 28 and 32 weeks pregnant, you can receive the dcaT vaccine (diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus).
- At 27 weeks, you will be tested for gestational diabetes.
- Other vaccines or tests may be recommended by your doctor at an additional cost (e.g. flu shot).
After the delivery
Postpartum follow-up exam
This examination for mother and baby is recommended 6 to 8 weeks after delivery. It can be combined with the 8-week follow-up examination.
Exam details:
- Follow-up regarding contraception, if necessary
- Advice on breastfeeding, if necessary
- Answers to parents’ questions and concerns
- Assessment of postpartum adjustment
Newborn’s initial visit
This visit is recommended 2 to 4 weeks after delivery.
Exam details:
- Obtain information regarding the pregnancy and the delivery
- Growth follow-up
- Complete physical examination
- Follow-up on the newborn’s feeding (breastfeeding or not)
- Breastfeeding tips if needed
- Answers to parents’ questions and concerns
Paediatric checkup
For children aged 2 and over, we recommend one appointment per year.
Exam details
Frequently asked questions
Our Laval team is made up of healthcare professionals who are committed to providing you with personalized, reassuring pregnancy care. Our technologies and examination equipment are state-of-the-art, and our doctors have extensive experience in neonatology and the delivery room. Our nurses will listen to your needs, answer your questions and alleviate your concerns. You’ll be carefully guided in your choice of birth centre, with whom we’ll communicate and provide attentive follow-ups.
No. Towards the end of your pregnancy, the doctor accompanying you will transfer your file to a doctor at the birth centre of your choice.
Les frais pour un suivi de grossesse sont les suivants :
· File opening: $50
· Non-Canadian residents: $50
· Preliminary pregnancy assessment (complete evaluation with the doctor and basic tests): $510
· Follow-up visit: $140 per visit
· Analysis or test required depending on patient’s condition: Not included
We treat pregnant patients from 8 weeks of pregnancy.
We are unable to perform imaging tests or ultrasounds on site. Your doctor will provide you with a prescription to have the tests performed at an imaging clinic. Your results will be forwarded to us, and we will contact you as soon as we receive them.
No. Pregnancy management is carried out by a general practitioner who has the training and in-depth knowledge to support you properly.
