Your Journey to Motherhood, Expertly Guided.
Experience personalized pregnancy care that combines clinical excellence with emotional support. Dr. Shira Fishman provides a sanctuary of health for you and your baby.
Your 40-Week Roadmap
Every pregnancy is a unique chapter. My goal is to ensure you feel empowered, informed, and physically at your best from conception through delivery. Here is how we'll walk this path together.
First Trimester
The beginning of your journey is about laying a strong foundation. We focus on confirmation and establishing a baseline for your health.
- check_circleInitial Confirmation: Ultrasound to confirm viability and dating.
- check_circleComprehensive Labs: Full screening to ensure your body has what it needs.
- check_circleEmotional Support: Navigating the early physical and hormonal changes together.
Second Trimester
Often called the "honeymoon phase," this is a time of rapid development and detailed monitoring of your baby's growth.
- check_circleAnatomy Scan: Detailed fetal ultrasound around 20 weeks to check development.
- check_circleGenetic Screening: Advanced testing options for peace of mind.
- check_circleWellness Checks: Monitoring blood pressure and physical changes as your bump grows.
Third Trimester
The final stretch focuses on preparation—for the birth itself and for the life-changing transition to parenthood.
- check_circleGrowth Monitoring: Frequent checks to ensure baby is thriving and positioned well.
- check_circleBirth Planning: Crafting a detailed plan that respects your values and safety.
- check_circleFinal Prep: Discussing signs of labor, breastfeeding, and postpartum care.
Holistic Wellness Throughout
Beyond clinical checks, we provide Nutritional & Lifestyle Guidance tailored to your unique needs. Whether it's managing morning sickness through diet or finding the right prenatal exercise routine, my door (and my phone via TeleHealth) is always open for these vital conversations.
What We Monitor at Every Visit
Consistent, careful tracking is what catches small changes early — here's what's checked at a typical prenatal visit.
Blood Pressure & Weight
Screening for early signs of preeclampsia and tracking healthy weight gain across trimesters.
Fetal Heart Rate & Growth
Doppler heart tones and measurements to confirm your baby is growing on track.
Lab Work Coordination
Bloodwork, glucose screening, and other labs coordinated and reviewed together with your results.
Nutrition & Wellness Check-Ins
Ongoing conversations about diet, symptoms, sleep, and how you're feeling — not just the numbers.
Specialized High-Risk Expertise
Some pregnancies require a higher level of vigilance. My practice is equipped with the latest fetal ultrasound technology and clinical expertise to navigate these complexities with a calm, steady hand.
Advanced Maternal Age Support
We provide nuanced risk assessments and extra monitoring to ensure safety for mothers over 35, focusing on proactive health management.
Gestational Diabetes Management
Through personalized nutritional support and blood sugar monitoring plans, we work closely to keep you and your baby healthy.
Preeclampsia & Hypertension
Close blood pressure monitoring and preventive care protocols help us manage these risks effectively throughout your term.
Multiple Pregnancies (Twins/Triplets)
Carrying multiples requires specialized oversight. We monitor growth and placental health more frequently to ensure optimal outcomes.
Advanced Fetal Imaging
High-definition ultrasound for precise monitoring of complex cases.
Consultations & Care
For non-ultrasound consultations, prenatal advice, and specialist healthcare, you can schedule a TeleHealth visit with Dr. Fishman today.