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Prenatal Checkups

  • U.S. preterm births hit new low - still work to do!

    The March of Dimes just released the 2012 Premature Birth Report Card. The U.S. has hit a new 10 year low for preterm births -- a significant improvement now registering at 11.7%! Still, overall, the U.S. scores a "C" as we continue to have a high rate of preterm births comparatively. This is a clear indication of work to be done! Learn more of the resources available here at Pregnancy.org to help you and your baby with a healthy start!

  • Midwife or OB/GYN -- which is best for me?

    If you anticipate a relatively low-risk pregnancy, a midwife might be your top birthing choice. What can a midwife do for you? Learn more about midwives' approach, skills and procedures.

  • Top Ten Questions to Ask Your Midwife or OB/GYN

    Your doctor or midwife will be your best friend for the next few months. Use these questions to help you choose the provider who'll deliver your baby.

  • Prenatal Visits: Third Trimester, Group B Strep

    Today is your 36-week prenatal appointment. Your baby's close to five pounds now and may have nestled down into your pelvic area. Can you expect anything special today?

  • Prenatal Visits: Early Third Trimester, Rhogam and Rh Factor

    You're in the third trimester! You'll get to hear the heartbeat and you might even feel a playful or angry kick when your healthcare provider examines your bump. If you're Rh negative, you and your doctor or midwife will talk about Rhogam and your options at during this visit.

  • Prenatal Visits: Preventing Second Trimester Complications

    by Shannon Bartlett

    Your second trimester visit, around 24 weeks

  • Prenatal Visits: Your Mid-Pregnancy Checkup

    During your 20-week prenatal visit, you'll let your provider know how you're feeling and schedule any upcoming tests and screens. Our prenatal appointment planner can help you get ready.

  • Prenatal Visits: Second Trimester Testing and Checkup

    During the second trimester prenatal checkup, you'll talk about how you're feeling and schedule optional prenatal testing. Our prenatal appointment planner can help you get ready.

  • Prenatal Visits: First Trimester Wrap Up

    During this prenatal visit, you'll talk about screenings, lab results and your concerns. Our prenatal appointment planner can help you get ready.

  • Prenatal Visits: The First Trimester Screening

    You'll be offered a first trimester screening between 11 and 14 weeks. The results of an ultrasound and blood test combine to evaluated the risk that your baby has Down syndrome, trisomy 18 or trisomy 13.

  • All Pregnancies Should be Screened for Down Syndrome

    Nuchal translucency (NT), a non-invasive screening for Down Syndrome, measures thickness at the neck of the fetus.

  • Larger Uterus Than Expected

    QUESTION

    Hello!
    I am 11 weeks pregnant and had my first doctor appointment this morning. Upon feeling the size of my uterus, my doctor asked me if I was sure about the date of my last menstrual period because my uterus is roughly 2 weeks bigger than it should be.

  • Excluded by the O.B.

    I'm really excited about my wife's pregnancy and started to go to the doctor's appointments with her. But the doctor basically ignores me or gives me a silly looking smile. I want to stay involved but I'm getting really angry. Is there anything else I can do?

  • Is Debris in the Amniotic Fluid Dangerous?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms Ultrasound,
    I'm 36-weeks pregnant and had an ultrasound done yesterday. The report said there was a small amount of debris in the fluid. Can this debris harm the baby?

    My mom said the baby could swallow it and choke? Is she over reacting, or do I need to be concerned?

  • Low Potassium and Magneisum

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Choosing a Hospital and Doctor

    There are major differences in the way doctors and hospitals approach pregnancy and delivery. I'd like to spend the next few minutes making you a savvy consumer. The hospital is the most important choice you will make with regards your pregnancy. Is it baby friendly? Can it care for preterm babies? Take these and more into consideration when making your decision.

  • Quad Screen Test Results Reliable?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Why Would I Be Measuring Big?

    Dear Midwife,
    I am at eight weeks according to my u/s. Dating by my LMP put me at seven weeks. I had my first ultrasound six weeks past LMP and measured 6w6d.

  • Doctor Unsupportive in Twin Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    I went for an ultrasound at 5 weeks and 4 days (baby A's measurements) baby B was 5 weeks 2 days. All that was showing on the transvaginal ultrasound were the 2 sacs -- no yolks, poles or heartbeats which the technician said is very normal for that early on.