What does the midwife do at 28-week appointment?
At your 28-week antenatal appointment, your midwife or doctor will: measure your blood pressure. test your urine for protein. discuss the results of any screening tests from your last appointment.
What should I ask at my 28-week midwife appointment?
28 weeks
- use a tape measure to measure the size of your uterus.
- measure your blood pressure and test your urine for protein.
- offer more screening tests.
- offer your first anti-D treatment if you’re rhesus negative.
- consider an iron supplement if you’re anaemic.
Why do I need a growth scan at 28 weeks?
If you have an ultrasound scan in your third trimester, it will probably be to check your baby’s growth. Your midwife may suggest that you have a scan if they think your baby is smaller or larger than expected for your stage of pregnancy.
What specific checkup should be done after 28 weeks of pregnancy?
A blood test will check for things like: your blood type and Rh factor. If your blood is Rh negative and your partner’s is Rh positive, you may develop antibodies that prove dangerous to your fetus. This can be prevented through an injection given around the 28th week of pregnancy.
What should a baby weigh at 28 weeks pregnant UK?
Average fetal length and weight chart
| Pregnancy week | Length (inches) | Weight (ounces) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 weeks | 14.4in | 1.9lb |
| 28 weeks | 14.8in | 2.2lb |
| 29 weeks | 15.2in | 2.5lb |
| 30 weeks | 15.7in | 2.9lb |
Is your baby fully developed at 28 weeks?
Baby development at 28 weeks His senses of hearing, smell, and touch are developed and functional. During the third trimester, the brain triples in weight, and the cerebrum develops deep, convoluted grooves that provide extra surface area without taking up more room in the skull.
When do you start checking for dilation?
36-40 weeks: We will start doing cervical exams to see if the cervix is starting to dilate. If you are scheduling an induction, we will also schedule that around this time. When your physician checks you, several things are being assessed: Cervical dilation—how open is the cervix?
When does the DR check for dilation?
Pelvic exams in pregnancy vary depending on the doctor and the practice. Your cervix’s dilation and effacement might be checked every week starting at week 36 (or earlier!), or not until week 38 or 39, or your OB might not do a vaginal exam until you’re in labor.