What Happens at Prenatal Care Appointments

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com Guide

You are most likely between 16-20 weeks at this point, and it's been about a month since your last appointment. Many times you feel like you've made a huge amount of growth since your last appointment and may now be wearing maternity clothes and possibly even feeling your baby move. Here is what a prenatal appointment may look like:

• Urine sample to screen for sugar and protein
• Record your weight
• Listen for baby's heart beat
• Measure your fundal height to check baby's growth
• Check your blood pressure

You may also have the following prenatal testing done if you request it:

• Mid Pregnancy Ultrasound Screening