this will be the second time i have went to the doctor i am 9 weeks pregnant what should i expect the doctor to do and say
2006-10-16 17:19:03 · 6 answers · asked by ashley b 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You should just get a regular check up. You'll get weighed in, blood pressure check, urine sample, and blood test. Your doc will ask if you have any questions. And he'll probably press on your stomach to check the growth of your uterus. All docs are different you may even get an ultrasound. Some women do that early. I didn't get mine until 13 weeks.
2006-10-16 17:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by qtiequawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Doctor gave me a list of things they do at each appointment. I I typed it out below....Hope it helps.
8 weeks - Physical examination, family history, pap smear, culture and lab work.
12 weeks - Fetal heart tone using handheld Doppler.
16 weeks - A quad screen blood test is offered to screen for Down Syndrome and Spina Bifida. If you will be 35 years old at the time of your delivery then you will receive genetic counseling and offered amniocentesis.
20 weeks - An ultrasound should be scheduled the same day as this visit. Fundal uterine height measurements are taken at this and subsequent visits.
24 weeks - standard visit.
28 weeks - Gestational diabetes screening with one hour glucose tolerance test.Rhogam injection if your blood type is rh negative.
36 weeks - Group B strep culture. A cotton swab is used to culture the vagina opening and the skin around the rectum. If you are a carrier of GBS, you will be given antibiotics during labor to prevent your baby from becoming exposed to bacteria.
37, 38, 39, 40 Weeks - Standard visit. Vaginal exams for cervical dilation.
2006-10-17 00:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by mystique_dragon4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basic things make sure you eat healthy take your prenatal vitamins get plenty of rest and call if you have any questions..they may take a urine or blood test to make sure you aren't a candidate for gestational diabetes (diabetes that is just when your pregnant) they will ask for your concerns..make sure if you have questions that you write a list and bring it with you ..I know form experience that your mind goes blank when they ask if you have any questions..
2006-10-17 00:26:45 · answer #3 · answered by Alli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most docs wont even see you until your 12 weeks...even then the appoinments are pretty boring until there is a heart beat...thent he ultra sound....18-20 weeks is when it all becomes real!
2006-10-17 00:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by bangbanks72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start eating right, do some little exercise, make an ultrasound ,and look after yourself be happy
2006-10-17 00:24:43 · answer #5 · answered by diamantenkitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take your vitamins, stop smoking and move away from the Nuclear power plant.
2006-10-17 00:22:00 · answer #6 · answered by nobudE 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋