Elite Prenatal Care for the South Bay’s Modern Families
At Cove Midwifery and Women's Health, we provide a sophisticated prenatal experience for women in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, and throughout the South Bay. High-level maternity care requires more than clinical checkups. It requires time, connection, and expert partnership, delivered by Certified Nurse-Midwives with the security of Board-Certified OB/GYNs integrated into our practice.
The Cove Midwifery and Women's Health Boutique Prenatal Experience
Our Certified Nurse-Midwives offer a concierge-style environment where your time is respected. Prenatal visits last 30 to 60 minutes in our serene Manhattan Beach suite, so your physical health and emotional well-being receive the attention they deserve. You build a relationship with a small, consistent team, and our Board-Certified OB/GYNs are integrated into the practice whenever your care requires them.
Concierge Clinical Standards
- Advanced clinical monitoring: Thorough screenings, lab work, and ultrasounds backed by our collaborating OB/GYN team.
- Integrative wellness counseling: Guidance on nutrition, movement, sleep, and emotional health throughout pregnancy.
- Continuity of care: A dedicated relationship with your care team that ensures your vision for birth is understood and honored.
- Designed for professionals: Efficient scheduling and direct access to your providers between visits.
What to Expect Each Trimester
First Trimester
Your first visit, ideally between 8 and 10 weeks, confirms your pregnancy, establishes your due date, reviews your health history, and includes initial labs and genetic screening options. We also help you manage early symptoms like morning sickness.
Second Trimester
Visits focus on your baby’s growth, the anatomy ultrasound, and screening for gestational diabetes between 24 and 28 weeks. It is also a great time to begin childbirth education.
Third Trimester
Visits become more frequent as we monitor blood pressure for signs of preeclampsia, check your baby’s position, and finalize your plan for labor and delivery, feeding with lactation support, and your postpartum recovery.
Prepared Before You Conceive
If you are still planning, preconception counseling helps optimize your health before pregnancy. To understand your coverage, visit our Insurance page and learn about the Cove Concierge Membership. Families visit us from across the South Bay, including Hermosa Beach and Palos Verdes Estates.
Prenatal Care FAQs
When should I schedule my first prenatal visit?
Call as soon as you have a positive pregnancy test. Most first visits take place between 8 and 10 weeks.
How long are prenatal appointments at Cove?
Prenatal visits typically last 30 to 60 minutes, about double the industry average.
How often will I have prenatal visits?
Typically every four weeks until 28 weeks, every two weeks until 36 weeks, and weekly until birth, adjusted to your needs.
Do you offer ultrasounds and lab work?
Yes. Prenatal care includes recommended labs, screenings, and ultrasounds.
What if my pregnancy becomes high-risk?
Our in-practice Board-Certified OB/GYNs become involved right away, and your midwife can often remain part of your care.
Can my partner attend visits?
Yes. Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Does insurance cover prenatal care at Cove?
Many self-funded employer plans cover our care. Our billing team offers a complimentary benefit review.
Begin Your Prenatal Care
Call Cove Midwifery and Women's Health at (844) 808-COVE or request an appointment to schedule your confirmation of pregnancy visit in Manhattan Beach.