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.
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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: Discuss testing options. Your provider will advise you about any recommended tests — such as ultrasounds , amniocentesis (to check for chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections) and screening for genetic issues — as well as the risks and benefits of each. Offer info and guidance. Your practitioner will fill you in on any recent or upcoming changes in your body or baby, answer your questions and offer you tips to help you stay healthy and happy until delivery day. What tests will I receive at my prenatal appointments? 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.