If you are Rh negative, you will need a RhoGAM shot at 28 weeks of pregnancy, and 72 hours after delivery. This prevents complications if you are Rh negative and your baby is Rh positive.
See this Pregnancy Corner article for more information. Although this is not usually a threat to their health, it can be passed to the baby during delivery and put the baby at risk. Your doctor will prescribe antibiotics to protect your baby. Your first prenatal appointment is a perfect time to get these questions answered. Before you go, writing down your questions is a great way to keep track of them and make sure they all get answered.
Wondering what should be included on your list of things to ask? Appointment Scheduling: General Information: Employment. First Prenatal Visit Your first prenatal visit usually takes place when you are about weeks pregnant a pregnancy confirmation visit and possibly an early ultrasound typically occurs between weeks.
Routine Check-Ups For uncomplicated pregnancies, you should expect to see your provider every four weeks through 28 weeks. Screenings In addition to routine check ups, some of your prenatal appointments will include health screenings.
Anatomy Ultrasound: 20 weeks You can find out the sex of the baby at this appointment. Gestational Diabetes and Anemia: between 26 to 28 weeks Diet and exercise can reduce your risk of gestational diabetes. You probably have a lot of questions about your pregnancy, and your first prenatal visit is a great time to get a lot of questions answered.
What should be on your list to ask? For uncomplicated pregnancies, you should expect to see your provider every four weeks through 28 weeks.
Between 28 and 36 weeks, expect to see your doctor every two weeks. From 36 weeks to delivery, expect to see your provider weekly. Each check up will include a weight check, blood pressure check, and chance to listen to the fetal heartbeat.
The fetal heartbeat is usually first detectable with a hand-held doppler between 10 and 12 weeks. Remember, this is a general guide. In addition to routine check ups, some of your prenatal appointments will include health screenings.
Check out our complete prenatal care kit to learn when screenings usually occur. The visits may be quick, but they are still important. It is OK to bring your partner or labor coach with you. At the end of each visit, your doctor or midwife will tell you what changes to expect before your next visit. Tell your provider if you have any problems or concerns. It is OK to talk about them even if you do not feel they are important or related to your pregnancy.
A few weeks before your due date, your provider will perform the test that checks for group B strep infection on the perineum. There are no other routine lab tests or ultrasounds for every pregnant woman in the third trimester. Certain lab tests and tests to monitor the baby may be done for women who:. In between your appointments, you will need to pay attention to how much your baby is moving. As you get closer to your due date, and your baby grows bigger, you should notice a different pattern of movement than earlier in your pregnancy.
Watch for patterns in your baby's movement. If the baby suddenly seems to be moving less, eat a snack, then lie down for a few minutes. If you still don't feel much movement, call your doctor or midwife.
Call your provider any time you have any concerns or questions. Even if you think you are worrying over nothing, it is better to be on the safe side and call.
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