special schedule of prenatal care varies from carrier to carrier, but following the general schedule below, as well as some filtering tests or activities that you would expect in a variety of excursions. More information about the test mentioned below, including benefits and shortcomings, can be found in the table antepartum testing in modules
8-12 weeks: The Beginning Prenatal visit. Plan for your prenatal care in your practice has been selected will be described. A medical history is taken, and physical examination, including a pelvic examination performed. practicum is completed, including your blood type and hemoglobin, sexually transmitted infection screening, urine tests, and PAP tests if you are due to one. You may be able to hear the baby's heartbeat on this visit. If You can not say with accuracy when you had your last period, a Ultrasound may be scheduled to help determine how far along you
Optional genetic counseling visit :. Early in your pregnancy, you may be offered genetic screening. This is generally offered to women over age 35, or women who have a family history of genetic problems, but it is increasingly becoming offered to every woman. If you choose this screening, you care Providers and / or genetic counselor may suggest additional genetic screening or diagnostic tests, including blood tests, chorionic villus sampling, ultrasound and / or amniocentesis. These tests were conducted on particular time during pregnancy.
The first two trimesters: Prenatal visits continued every 4-6 weeks through the first two trimesters, or until you are 28 weeks along. At each appointment, your service provider will weigh you and take your blood pressure, listening to the baby heart rate, and measure the growth of the uterus and the baby. Some provider check your urine for protein and sugar on each visit
15 to 20 weeks. On one promise you in this period, you will be offered Quad screen test, which screens for genetic and spinal cord abnormalities. You may also be offered an ultrasound between 18 and 20 week to see the baby's organs, and measure the baby's growth and Placental
27 or 28 weeks. on appointment in this period, you will be encouraged to take a glucose challenge tests to screen for gestational diabetes. Your hemoglobin may re-examined. Some providers perform a pelvic exam. Expect to review the warning signs of pregnancy that will remind you to preterm labor or high blood pressure. You may be encouraged to sign up for prenatal classes, find a doctor or nurse-practitioner who will provide well-child care for your baby, and can be given information about making a plan for labor
28 to 36 weeks. After 28 weeks, prenatal visits continued every 2-3 weeks until 36 weeks. doctor or midwife will continue to record growth of the baby, listen baby , Heartbeat, and will check your baby's position
36 weeks: On This visit, the midwife or doctor will perform a pelvic exam, and encourage You to have a Group B Strep test. Screening tests for sexually transmitted infections can be repeated on this visit. position and the size of the baby is expected. If your baby is head down, you provider may suggest exercises to encourage the baby to turn, or suggest physical manipulation is called external version. Risks and the benefits of this procedure should be carefully explained.
36-40 weeks: The regular monitoring of weight and blood pressure, and baby size, position, and heart rate do. Your service provider may offer , To check your cervix for dilation
40+ weeks: After your due date, your service provider may offer so-called "post-dated" testing, including tests nonstress, ultrasound, and biophysical profile. Some providers ranging from 40 weeks, others not until 10 days past your due date.
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