Prenatal Care
Vecino Health Centers provides full prenatal care, including ultrasound and delivery services. Our providers are bilingual, serving both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking patients.
Prenatal health services are important for you and your baby
Pregnancy complications can happen even if you are healthy. The best way to avoid complications and deliver a healthy baby is by starting prenatal care early in the pregnancy.
Research shows that babies of mothers who do not get prenatal care are more likely to have a low birth weight, which may cause health problems. In addition, the likelihood that a baby will die at or soon after birth is higher when mothers do not receive prenatal care.
A team of experts, including our Women’s Health Coordinator, offers comprehensive care from conception to postnatal care, ultrasound, and childbirth service at St. Joseph Hospital.
Prenatal care during the coronavirus pandemic
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Prenatal care at Vecino’s Denver Harbor Family Clinic
Most patients can get all of their prenatal care services right at Vecino’s Denver Harbor Family Clinic, including ultrasounds.
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Safety protocols for prenatal care during COVID-19
In-person prenatal care is important for a healthy pregancy and healthy baby.
A full range of safety protocols are continuously updated to protect patients and staff at Vecino’s Denver Harbor Family Clinic. They include:
- Any patient who is suspected to have been exposed to the coronavirus is isolated from other patients.
- Check-ins for appointments are by phone and patients can wait in their vehicles for their appointment.
- Masks are provided and are required of all staff and patients.
- Social distancing is enforced throughout the clinic.
- When possible, some appointments will be conducted virtually through our telemedicine platform.
Appointments
713-674-3326
Open late!
Medical and Counseling
Monday-Thursday
7:30 am to 8 pm
Friday
7:30 am to 5 pm
Dental
Thursday & Friday
8 am to 5 pm