What do they do at your 28-week appointment?

Your appointment at about 28 weeks: We will check your weight and blood pressure, and ask you to give a urine sample. Your doctor will discuss the results of your glucose test with you. If you need a Rhogam injection, it will be given today. Please bring in your Birth Plan to discuss with your doctor.

What should I ask my midwife at 28 weeks?

10 Common Midwife Questions and Answers

• How often do I need to see my midwife during pregnancy?
• What tests will I have during pregnancy?
• How can I manage my morning sickness?
• What lifestyle changes should I make while I’m pregnant?
• What food should I avoid during pregnancy?
• When should I go on maternity leave?

How many appointments do you have at 28 weeks?

In most complication-free pregnancies, you can expect to have a prenatal appointment with the following frequency: Weeks 4 to 28: Once a month. Weeks 28 to 36: Every other week. Week 36 until birth: Every week.

What should I ask my doctor at my 28-week appointment?

Prenatal Appointment – Weeks 28 to 31

• Check your blood pressure and weight.
• Take your urine sample, if you have certain conditions.
• Listen to your baby’s heartbeat.
• Measure your abdomen to check your baby’s growth.
• Give you a medication (Rhogam) if you have an Rh-negative blood type.

How much weight should I have gained at 28 weeks?

The top of your uterus can now be felt well above your belly button, about 3 ½ inches (8.9 cm) or more. Your weight gain is most likely between 17 and 24 pounds (7.7 to 10.8 kg).

Do I need a full bladder for 28 week scan?

When is the best time to come & do I need a full bladder? We recommend joining us between 27-29 weeks. This is because baby has a bit more fat on them, but also enough room to move in case they’re in a difficult position. You do not need a full bladder for our 4D scans.

Do you get an ultrasound at 28 weeks?

More and more obstetricians refer women for two third trimester ultrasounds, mostly at 28 weeks and 36 weeks, because there is increasing evidence that this allows better detection of growth problems and ensures better outcomes for babies.

What tests are done in 3rd trimester?

You can expect to get your urine tested and your weight and blood pressure checked at every (or almost every) visit until you deliver. These tests can identify conditions such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure).

How often do you get ultrasounds in the third trimester?

During the third trimester, some offices perform ultrasounds every two weeks, while others (like ours) perform one every three to four weeks. To be clear, we are talking about ultrasounds that evaluate fetal growth and amniotic fluid volumes, not ultrasounds that look at fetal activities such as movement and breathing.