How often do you see your OB after 28 weeks?

Routine Check-Ups For uncomplicated pregnancies, you should expect to see your provider every four weeks through 28 weeks. Between 28 and 36 weeks, expect to see your doctor every two weeks. From 36 weeks to delivery, expect to see your provider weekly.

Do you get a scan at 28 weeks?

High risk pregnancy. If your pregnancy is considered to be higher risk you will be offered additional scans during the third trimester of your pregnancy. These will be performed at 28, 31, 34, 37 and 40-weeks’ gestation.

How often do you see OB GYN in third trimester?

Routine Prenatal Visits In your third trimester, you will have a prenatal visit every 2 weeks until week 36. After that, you will see your provider every week. The visits may be quick, but they are still important.

What happens at a 28 week appointment?

Your appointment at about 28 weeks: We will check your weight and blood pressure, and ask you to give a urine sample. Your doctor will discuss the results of your glucose test with you. If you need a Rhogam injection, it will be given today. Please bring in your Birth Plan to discuss with your doctor.

What is done at 30 week appointment?

30-32 Weeks: Routine prenatal visit to check your weight, blood pressure, urine for protein and sugar, fetal growth, position of the baby and fetal heart rate. 32-34 Weeks: Routine prenatal visit to check your weight, blood pressure, urine for protein and sugar, fetal growth, position of the baby and fetal heart rate.

Why do doctors check your cervix at 36 weeks?

Beginning at 36 weeks, we will check your cervix for signs of impending labor. At 36 weeks we will obtain a vaginal culture for Group B streptococcus screening.

Why do I need a growth scan at 28 weeks?

This checks how well the placenta is working by measuring the flow of blood between the placenta and your baby. A Doppler scan can also check the blood flow in one of your baby’s major arteries. As your due date approaches, your baby’s head may be too low in your pelvis to get an accurate measurement.

When is your first OB appointment pregnant?

Your first prenatal visit should take place with a healthcare provider about 8 weeks into your pregnancy. During this important appointment, you’ll have a physical exam, answer questions about your medical history, and do several tests and screenings to assess your health and that of your baby.

What should my belly measure at 28 weeks?

Your OB will probably measure your 28 weeks pregnant belly at your prenatal appointment. This week, fundal height—the distance from your pubic bone to the top of your uterus—should be about 26 to 30 centimeters.

What happens at your first OB APPT?

Your first OB appointment, generally between 8 and 12 weeks, will include a complete medical history and a thorough physical, including a pelvic exam, breast exam, urine test, pap smear and blood work.

When to schedule first prenatal visit?

When To Schedule Your Prenatal Check-up. It is a good idea to schedule your first prenatal visit as soon as you find out that you are pregnant. Doctors like to perform the first visit sometime between 6 and 8 weeks of pregnancy.

What happens at the first prenatal visit?

The first prenatal visit usually takes place between the 8th and 10th week of pregnancy. At this appointment, your pregnancy is confirmed with a urine test, and you’ll undergo a series of other physical checks, tests and questions about your health.

What are appointments during pregnancy?

In most complication-free pregnancies, you can expect to have a prenatal appointment: Weeks 4 to 28: Once a month. Weeks 28 to 36: Every other week. Week 36 until birth: Every week.