What
should I expect at this weeks' appointment at the doctor's
office?
At this month's prenatal check up you can expect your
doctor to check
• The fundal height (your doctor will measure
the distance between your pubic bone and the top of
your uterus - the fundus)
• Your weight (to see if you are continuing to
gain weight steadily)
• Your blood pressure (to spot any early warning
signs of pregnancy-related hypertension or preeclampsia)
• Your urine (to ensure that your sugar and protein
levels are within the normal range as they can provide
clues to emerging problems)
• The fetal heart rate (to moni tor your baby's
general well being) Note: your baby's heart beat beats
much faster than your own - 120-160 beats per minute
on average. Don't be alarmed by this as it is normal
for baby's heart to beat faster than an adult.
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