are my doctors doing what they should?

chelseazack

I'm 32 weeks and every time I go to my doctors all they do is check my weight, measure me, and check my baby's heartbeat. Should they be doing more?

LadyXaverian

It sounds like you're having a low risk, healthy pregnancy. That's awesome!

Do they have you submit a urine sample? Do they check your blood pressure? Those are the only 2 standard things I can think of that you haven't listed.

Did they previously/at some point offer you an ultrasound and a glucose tolerance test? Those are 2 big ones that you should have at least been offered.

Around 36 weeks, most OBs will start performing an internal exam to check your cervix, but you are allowed to decline if you wish.

peggels24

bkmama said:

At my routine appointments, I do the following:

- A urine sample (testing for protein, UTI, blood)

- Blood pressure check

- Weight

- Questions about the baby's movements, if I've had any problems, any questions

- Measuring my belly and checking for baby's position

- Listen to baby's heartbeat

Check me off as another one who this is a normal visit for!

TXUltraRunner

My appointments are similar: 

-pee in a cup

-weight, blood pressure, temp

-listen to heartbeat

-question and answer time

My doctor doesnt do measurements

LuckyPenny1231

That's all my doctor does. They check my blood pressure every time too. They don't do a urine sample or anything else.

bkmama

At my routine appointments, I do the following:

- A urine sample (testing for protein, UTI, blood)

- Blood pressure check

- Weight

- Questions about the baby's movements, if I've had any problems, any questions

- Measuring my belly and checking for baby's position

- Listen to baby's heartbeat

kellyfo14

bkmama said:

At my routine appointments, I do the following:

- A urine sample (testing for protein, UTI, blood)

- Blood pressure check

- Weight

- Questions about the baby's movements, if I've had any problems, any questions

- Measuring my belly and checking for baby's position

- Listen to baby's heartbeat

This.

FitmomJess

bkmama said:

At my routine appointments, I do the following:

- A urine sample (testing for protein, UTI, blood)

- Blood pressure check

- Weight

- Questions about the baby's movements, if I've had any problems, any questions

- Measuring my belly and checking for baby's position

- Listen to baby's heartbeat

Ditto minus the position checking

sunnysunsun

bkmama said:

At my routine appointments, I do the following:

- A urine sample (testing for protein, UTI, blood)

- Blood pressure check

- Weight

- Questions about the baby's movements, if I've had any problems, any questions

- Measuring my belly and checking for baby's position

- Listen to baby's heartbeat

This.

YaMrWhite

What would you like them to do?

StarLiteKiss

Sounds like they are doing everything right. They will most likely start checking your cervix roughly around 34/36 weeks. The only time they check earlier than that is if you are having issues such as spotting and other things.

I like what @YaMrWhite just asked you. "What would you like them to do"?

If you are concerned that they are not doing enough or unsure when they will start checking certain things, Ask them. Don't hesitate to ask. Every doctor is different and they will use their best opinion on what to look at based on the history of your current pregnancy, etc.

UberBiz

Agree with the rest. If you don't have any complications, there's really nothing else to check at this point. My appointments are similar: weight, pee in a cup, blood pressure, check baby's heart beat, and this last appointment (33w) was the first time she had measured fundal height, which really doesn't mean much in any case.

And if you feel concerned about anything, don't hesitate to ask the doctor! I was having non-stop BH the day of my last last appointment, and she checked my cervix to put my fears to rest, otherwise she wouldn't have done it.

Josie400

I just had my 32 week appointment today which included weight check, urine sample, blood pressure check, Doppler, funeral height, and any questions I had.

TXUltraRunner

BabyStandish said:

YaMrWhite said:

What would you like them to do?

I'd like mine to give me massages in the waiting room. 

And a glass of wine

YaMrWhite

papapalie said:

TXUltraRunner said:

BabyStandish said:

YaMrWhite said:

What would you like them to do?

I'd like mine to give me massages in the waiting room. 

And a glass of wine

And Chocolate!

=P~ to all of the above.

ShuShubee

papapalie said:

TXUltraRunner said:

BabyStandish said:

YaMrWhite said:

What would you like them to do?

I'd like mine to give me massages in the waiting room. 

And a glass of wine

And Chocolate!

All these things would be glorious.

It sounds like you are having a typical, uncomplicated pregnancy. I pee in a cup (to check for protein), weight, blood pressure, ask questions (doctor always asks if I have watery discharge or spotting), doppler, and fundal height. They will start cervical checks at 36 weeks.

TXUltraRunner

And if you're uncomfortable with the routine cervical checks you can refuse them.

raveness

FitmomJess said:

bkmama said:

At my routine appointments, I do the following:

- A urine sample (testing for protein, UTI, blood)

- Blood pressure check

- Weight

- Questions about the baby's movements, if I've had any problems, any questions

- Measuring my belly and checking for baby's position

- Listen to baby's heartbeat

Ditto minus the position checking

Same. Nothing special.

shebern

nursesouder said:

papapalie said:

TXUltraRunner said:

BabyStandish said:

YaMrWhite said:

What would you like them to do?

I'd like mine to give me massages in the waiting room. 

And a glass of wine

And Chocolate!

Or cheeses without the associated constipation.

Lol

longcat07

LuckyPenny1231 said:

That's all my doctor does. They check my blood pressure every time too. They don't do a urine sample or anything else.

same here...no urine sample unless i think i have a UTI but they check BP.

robsbabygirl08

Post and run?

ellbellbr

Mine have been very normal

- Weight check

- Blood pressure

- Check for baby HB

- Measured my belly (for the first time last time on week 29). 

I did have a glucose test done at around week 27 or 28, and did a blood test then as well. Have not done a pee test since the first trimester. 

llbne

At my routine appointments I get:
-Fundus measured
-BP taken
-Baby's heart rate checked with Doppler
-Symptoms/general health discussed

I don't usually get weighed/pee in a cup/anything else.

Additionally, I often get a referral for bloods to monitor my continuing anaemia and vitamin d deficiency, and discuss the last results.