What to Expect at OB Visits All Trimesters Upon arrival, you will be provided a cup to leave a urine specimen Check for fetal heart tones with a doppler (after 12 weeks gestation) Check weight and blood pressure --Recommend Flu/Covid vaccine First Trimester (Through 14 weeks) A lab slip will be provided to obtain routine prenatal lab work Discussion about genetic testing (optional) Possible ultrasound (for any problems, dating issues, etc) Appointments will be every 4 weeks Second Trimester (15-28 weeks) Prescription for a fetal anatomy ultrasound A lab slip will be provided to obtain gestational diabetes screening (around 28 weeks) Will measure fundal height (size of the uterus) Appointments will be every 4 weeks Third Trimester (28-40 weeks) Offer TdAP vaccine (between 28-36 weeks) This helps to prevent "whooping cough" with baby before they are able to receive their own vaccinations. Appointments every 2-3 weeks from 28-35 weeks, then weekly visits from 36+ weeks Group Beta Strep (GBS) culture at 36 weeks (unless you tested positive for this earlier in the pregnancy) Cervical exams starting 36-38 weeks (unless you are a scheduled cesarean section) Measure fundal height (size of the uterus) Discuss preparedness for baby, labor and delivery, etc, hospital registration packet
