Genetic testing
Genetic testing is optional. If you decide to do a first-trimester genetic test, about ten weeks into the pregnancy is the preferred time. Your doctor
Prenatal checkup: week 40
As long as there is plenty of amniotic fluid and both you and baby are doing well, your doctor may let you go to 41 or 42 weeks, but expect frequent
Prenatal checkup: week 39
This is likely your last visit before the big day. Your doctor will again check your cervix and the position of your baby. In just a few days, you’ll
Prenatal checkup: week 38
Your doctor may check your cervix and the position of your baby inside your belly. Make sure you clear up any last questions about the costs,
Prenatal checkup: week 37
Your doctor may also check your cervix and the position of the baby inside your belly. It's a good time to talk about the delivery process or meet the
Prenatal checkup: week 35
From week 35, your doctor may also check your cervix to see if it’s dilating already and check if you can give natural birth. In addition, the doctor
Prenatal checkup: week 33
Your baby will soon be sliding down into position. On this visit, your doctor will check if that has already happened. The good news is, you get a
Prenatal checkup: week 32
As your little baby grows bigger, you’ll feel lots of kicks and even hiccups — and you may also have more trouble with breathing, finding a
Prenatal checkup: week 30
If your baby develops as expected, on this visit, you will most likely discuss some of the symptoms that you probably feel more now — like back pain,
Prenatal checkup: week 24 – 28
In your next visit, between weeks 24-28, the doctor will probably screen your blood for gestational diabetes (GDM). Gestational diabetes is a
Prenatal checkup: week 16 – 20
Your visit to the doctor during weeks 16 and 22 might be very special as you will probably get to listen to your baby's heartbeat and maybe already
Prenatal checkup: week 8
In your first prenatal visit, the doctor will confirm whether you are having a baby and also give you the due date.
