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Prenatal Care Appointments - Pregnancy Doctor Visits - Midwifery Care

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Your Fifth Prenatal Care Appointment

Between 18-22 weeks you may be having your fifth prenatal care visit. Here is what a prenatal appointment may look like:

  • Record your weight
  • Urine sample to screen for sugar and protein
  • 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:

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