for number of
pelvic exams
ultrasounds
visits - when does it change to every two weeks and every week
what happens you your months/weekly visit
For me - first visit was a preconception physical. Full pelvic exam/pap smear. He said that it is best to just stay out once conception occurs. I had a dating u/s at week 10, attempted the NT scan, and will have an anatomy scan this week.
I am still only going in once/4 or 5 weeks. At each appointment the nurse weighs me, takes my bp. Then see ob where I ask any questions and he listens with the doppler. That's about it. Oh and of course I get forms for more bloodwork
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pelvic exams
I didn't need one at the start of this pg bc I had one in December with my doc who is also my gyn. He does another one in the 3rd tri to test form GBS.
ultrasounds
He did a dating u/s at 1st appt (8 weeks), then I went for 1st tri screening and a/s. Normally that would be it until late in 3rd tri if needed but I am high risk so I have to go to Maternal Fetal Medicine starting at 24 wks for monthly growth scans.
visits - when does it change to every two weeks and every week
I think I switched last time at around 28 or 30 weeks. I think every week starts at 38 weeks but I only made it to 36 weeks last time.
what happens you your months/weekly visit
I get weighted, provide a urine sample and get my BP checked. The nurse goes over anything I need to get done in btwn visits (like bloodwork or glucose test) and then the OB comes in. He listens with a doppler and asks if I have questions. Then he goes over anything again he feels is important.