Each test you get will vary according to your risk for certain conditions and may include:. Based on your risk factors usually your age, ethnic background or family history , your practitioner may also recommend one of several prenatal genetic tests and screenings to check for chromosomal abnormalities that cause conditions like Down syndrome. Blood screenings may include noninvasive prenatal testing NIPT and the quad screen , both of which indicate whether your baby is at greater risk of a genetic abnormality.
Your doctor may also perform chorionic villus sampling CVS if you're in your first trimester or amniocentesis if you're in your second trimester to diagnose genetic conditions.
Be sure to discuss your options and the risks and benefits of the various genetic tests with your practitioner early to decide if and when you should undergo them. A good portion of doctor visits during pregnancy are about advice and support.
During each prenatal appointment, your practitioner should:. As for your role in this relationship, you should strive to show up for every prenatal appointment armed with questions and details on any changes in your health. Faced with new information and tests at every visit, many moms-to-be forget what they wanted to ask or share — so write down anything you want to tell your doctor or midwife.
Your first trimester prenatal appointment, which often takes place during the second month of pregnancy, is usually the longest one as it encompasses a full recording of your medical, gynecological and obstetrical history as well as your mental health history.
A number of tests will follow, such as urine, bloodwork, genetic carrier screening, STDs, a pap smear and a blood sugar test. Your visits to the doctor are on the shorter side during the second trimester, but these prenatal appointments still include a check of your weight, urine and blood pressure.
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.
You can find out the sex of the baby at this appointment. Wondering what else happens at an anatomy ultrasound? Diet and exercise can reduce your risk of gestational diabetes. However, some women still develop gestational diabetes for reasons that doctors do not fully understand. As you progress through your pregnancy, your visits may change to monitor specific medical conditions or physical changes affecting you or your baby. Without prenatal care, your baby is also five times more likely to die than a baby whose mother was routinely monitored during pregnancy.
Premature birth — before the 37th week of pregnancy — and fetal growth restriction, which prevents a baby from gaining adequate weight in the womb, are the two most common causes of low birth weight. Prenatal visits also allow us the opportunity to observe your body for signs of conditions like gestational diabetes, anemia, or high blood pressure, all of which could damage your health and the health of your baby.
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