Weeks 13 through 27
14-16 WEEKS Visit
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND TESTING
- Interview with clinical staff
- Weight and blood pressure check
- Urinalysis
- Fetal heartbeat
- Possible iron level check
- Possible alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) performed (Chapter 7).
- Amniocentesis and genetic counseling, if previously scheduled
- Keep in mind that a physician’s exam or ultrasound may result in a change of this date. Your baby’s birth will be considered “on time” if it arrives within two weeks before this date or two weeks after. The management of labor outside this time frame will be made on an individual basis.
THIRD VISIT WILL INCLUDE
The doctor will advise you to schedule an ultrasound between the 18 th and 22 nd week. This is a good time to speak with your doctor about symptoms you’ve been experiencing, especially unusual ones.
17-22 WEEKS Visit
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & TESTING
- Interview with clinical staff
- Weight and blood pressure check
- Urinalysis
- Fetal heartbeat
- Ultrasound
- Possible iron level check
FOURTH VISIT WILL INCLUDE:
- The doctor will finalize your approximate due date and discuss ultrasound results, if applicable. The ultrasound is not a more accurate due date unless it varies by more than ten days from your LMP (last menstrual period) due date.
- The doctor will discuss your alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) results, if applicable.
- The doctor will discuss your amniocentesis results, if applicable.
- Most hospital preadmission forms should be completed and mailed by this visit.
23-27 WEEKS VISIT
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & TESTING
- Interview with clinical staff
- Weight and blood pressure check
- Urinalysis
- Fetal heartbeat
- Possible iron level check
FIFTH VISIT WILL INCLUDE:
- The doctor will ask you to schedule a glucose screening.
- If you have RH negative blood, you will have an antibody screen and you will get a Rhogam injection in the 28 th week of pregnancy.
