Title: What Happens at a Prenatal Care Check-Up Appointment?
Headings: What happens at prenatal care appointments?
What happens at prenatal care appointments?
What happens during my first prenatal care appointment?
What will happen during my follow-up prenatal care appointments?
What changes to my body can I expect during my pregnancy?
How do I relieve common pregnancy discomforts?

Content: This can include: measuring your height, weight, blood pressure, breathing, and pulse
a breast exam
a pelvic exam
a Pap test
testing for sexually transmitted infections (like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV)
screening for diabetes, anemia, hepatitis B, and rubella
Your doctor might also talk with you about your diet and lifestyle, and prenatal vitamins. The most important vitamin you can take is folic acid, which ideally you would start taking before you’re even pregnant. Your doctor can give you advice about any changes you can make to have the healthiest pregnancy possible. Some types of medicine are dangerous to use during your pregnancy. Tell your doctor about every medicine, supplement, or drug you’re using, and always check with your doctor before starting any new ones. What will happen during my follow-up prenatal care appointments? During your follow-up prenatal care visits, your doctor, nurse, or midwife will examine you to make sure your pregnancy is developing well, and that you and the fetus are healthy. During prenatal care visits, your doctor, nurse, or midwife may: update your medical history
check your urine
check your weight and blood pressure
check for swelling
feel your belly to check the position of your fetus
measure the growth of your belly
listen to the fetal heartbeat
give you any genetic testing you decide to do
These prenatal checkups are a great time to talk about any questions or concerns that have come up since your last visit.