An Overview of Your First Prenatal Doctor’s Appointment
Between six and eight weeks have passed since the first day of your last period. You’re pregnant, and it’s time to visit your obstetrician. Of course, you’ll have scheduled your appointment as soon as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weeks 10-16: What to Expect at Your Prenatal Appointments
Weeks 10-16: What to Expect at Your Prenatal Appointments Throughout the course of your pregnancy, you will see your doctor about 14 times, assuming all tests are reassuring that your baby is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Your Fourth Prenatal Appointment and Ultrasounds in Depth
The fourth prenatal appointment typically occurs between the 18h and 20th week of pregnancy. In my experience, most expecting couples look forward to this appointment the most. The reason for this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Prenatal Care at 28 Weeks: Diabetes Screening Test
There are two varieties of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 Diabetes results when your body does not produce Exercise during pregnancy is recommended for all women, especially those with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Special Fetal Testing in Your Third Trimester
The third trimester of pregnancy begins around week 28. With only three months left in your pregnancy, your prenatal appointments will pick up in frequency. Instead of visiting the doctor every month,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Understanding Group B Strep Screening
Between 35-37 weeks of pregnancy, every expecting mother should receive a group B streptococcus (GBS) screening. This requires a doctor to take a cell sample using a Q-Tip swab from your vagina and...
View Article