The next visit is usually around week 38, and then once per week until birth. For a healthy pregnancy, your doctor will probably want to see you on the following recommended schedule Weeks 4 to 28 — one prenatal visit every four weeks Between 28 and 36 weeks, you’ll see your provider twice a month When your doctor checks you regularly, they can spot problems early and treat them so that you can have the healthiest pregnancy possible The recommended schedule isn't set in stone
Once you’ve reached 36 weeks, you’ll see your doctor every week until you deliver This guide explains the stages of pregnancy, including important appointments, tests, and screenings, broken down by week and trimester The weeks we list are an approximation of when you can expect these appointments and tests. Each pregnancy is unique, but in general, you will see your doctor or nurse midwife every four weeks until you reach 32 weeks You will then have appointments every two weeks until 36 weeks. As you approach the finish line, your prenatal appointment schedule becomes more frequent—every two weeks at first, then weekly starting around week 36
Some prenatal visits can be completed virtually Check with your doctor about that option During each routine visit, you are weighed, receive a blood pressure and urine check, and measured for uterine size (sometimes called fundal height).
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