Title: Prenatal Appointment Schedule: What Happens at Your Prenatal Checkups?
Headings: Your Guide to Prenatal Appointments
Your Guide to Prenatal Appointments
How's your baby doing in there? Regular prenatal checkups are the way to find out.
In This Article
Typical prenatal appointment schedule
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What happens during a prenatal care appointment?
What tests will I receive at my prenatal appointments?
What will I talk about with my practitioner at prenatal care appointments?
First trimester prenatal appointments: What to expect
Second trimester prenatal appointments: What to expect
Third trimester prenatal appointments: What to expect
Questions to ask during prenatal appointments

Content: Many different lab tests are part of routine medical care during pregnancy, including those that are measured with a blood, urine or tissue sample. Each test you get will vary according to your risk for certain conditions and may include: Pelvic exams
Breast exams
Pap smear
Ultrasounds and Doppler scans. Between 18 and 20 weeks, your practitioner will probably order an ultrasound to confirm how far along you are and to check that your baby’s spine, abdomen, heart, brain and other body parts are developing well. Blood tests. These check your hormone levels and screen for Rh factor (a protein on red blood cells) and anemia, among other conditions. Glucose screenings. These tests indicate whether you’ve developed gestational diabetes. Nuchal translucency screening. This is a non-invasive check for chromosomal disorders.