What happens at the first appointment?

The recommended schedule of prenatal visits is monthly for the first twenty-eight weeks, every two weeks from twenty-eight to thirty-six weeks and weekly thereafter until delivery.

here is what they will do throughout your whole pregnancy (depending on how many weeks you are when you go in for a visit)

0-4 WEEKS

On your first prenatal visit plan to have:

Pregnancy confirmed

A general medical history

A general physical exam, including an internal exam

Blood tests: hemoglobin and hematocrit, blood typing, rubella titer, hepatitis B screen

Pap smear

Possible blood test for genetic diseases if your history warrants

Urinalysis

Weight and blood pressure checks

Counseling on proper nutrition and avoiding environmental hazards

Your first prenatal visit will also allow you a chance to discuss your concerns

5-9 WEEKS

Examination of your abdomen

Examination of the size and height of uterus

Anemia check

Nutritional counseling

Weight and blood pressure check

Urinalysis

Another opportunity to discuss your concerns

10-14 WEEKS

Examination of your abdomen to feel the top of the uterus

Measure the size and height of uterus

Anemia check

Urinalysis

Weight and blood pressure check

Possibly hearing baby's heartbeat

Discussion of tests if needed

Exam for swelling of hands and legs or fluid retention

Another opportunity to discuss your concerns

15-19 WEEKS

Examination of uterus

Examination for swelling varicose veins, and rashes

Hear baby's heartbeat

Ultrasound shows baby's movement and developed organs

A triple screen test for possible prenatal genetic defects

Weight and blood pressure check

Urinalysis

Another opportunity to discuss your concerns

20-24 WEEKS

Examination of uterus

Abdominal exam

Examination of your breasts and skin

Examination for swelling of hands, legs, and enlargement of veins

Weight and blood pressure check

Urinalysis

Hear baby's heartbeat

Ultrasound, if indicated

An assessment of fetal activity -- how often your baby moves and what it feels like

Another opportunity to discuss your concerns

24-28 WEEKS

Examination of uterus

Weight and blood pressure check

Urinalysis

Oral glucose tolerance test, screening for gestational glucose intolerance, if indicated

Vaginal culture, screening test for beta strep infection, if indicated

Hear your baby's heart beat

Ultrasound, if indicated

Another opportunity to discuss your concerns

28-32 WEEKS

Examination of uterus

Examination of your skin for rashes, enlarging veins, and swelling

Weight and blood pressure check

Urinalysis

Hemoglobin and hematocrit, if indicated

Review of your diet, an opportunity to discuss your weight, if necessary

Hear baby's heartbeat

See ultrasound of how baby has grown (if indicated)

Another opportunity to discuss your concerns

32-36 WEEKS

Examination of uterus

Examination of skin for rashes, enlarging veins, and swelling

Weight and blood pressure check

Urinalysis

Hemoglobin and hematocrit, if indicated

Review of your diet, an opportunity to discuss your weight, if necessary

Hear baby's heartbeat

See how baby has grown on ultrasound, if indicated

Another opportunity to discuss your concerns

36-40 WEEKS

Uterus exam

Determination of position of baby

An internal exam, if indicated

Weight and blood pressure check

Possible ultrasound

Urinalysis

An opportunity to discuss when to call your practitioner if labor begins

An chance to discuss the difference between Braxton-Hicks contractions and the "real" ones

An opportunity to discuss your birth plan

An opportunity to discuss other concerns

They dont do too much at the 1st appt. Probably do a pap smear to make sure things are ok. depending on how far along you are you might get to hear the babys heartbeat. And a blood test most likely.

I probably varies by doctor, but at my first visit, they did a pap smear and a vaginal ultrasound, had me pee in a cup, took my blood pressure, then sent me to the lab to give blood, there lab happened to be in the same office, then after the blood they gave me a bunch of prenatal vitamins to pick from, he wanted me to try different ones to decide which one I liked best, the next visit he wrote me the prescription.

They commonly verify blood strain, ask for a urine pattern, might be get a few blood (will depend on what your surgical procedure is mounted for), fill out a few antenatal varieties, ask approximately each yours and instantaneous loved ones wellness historical past, they are going to provide you a few leaflets or studying fabric on what to count on subsequent. They will even figure out your due date and ask there are any issues, assist you to recognize what dates the bloodwork demands to be performed, and potentially support make an appointment to your first experiment. Good Luck experience!

they usually do a pap smear. at least they did at mine. blood tests and then the normal routine checkup that you do every time you go to the doc. blood pressure weight and sometimes temp.. congrats on the baby by the way.

They are going to do a pap test on you and feel your stomach and stuff. Go over the plan for your pg and guidelines and stuff! Congrats!

Possible Blood test

Pelvic exam

given an appointment for an ultrasound

(and of course they will check your urine)