What happens at your 22 week OB appointment?
During this appointment, the doctor will measure things like baby’s size, movement, blood pressure, and heartbeat. You may even have the joy of hearing your baby’s heartbeat (if you haven’t already) through the use of a Doppler instrument.
When does the doctor start checking your cervix?
36-40 weeks
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?
Can Obgyn change at 22 weeks?
Technically, you can switch doctors at any time during your pregnancy. But that’s obviously not an ideal situation, since it might be tough to find someone who’s available immediately to deliver baby. Instead, resolve any issues you have with your care provider ASAP.
What do they do at your 23 week appointment?
Your doctor will recommend a variety of health and genetic screenings, as well as routine ultrasounds, according to the prenatal appointment schedule. During this time, it’s important to ask any questions you may have about your pregnancy, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mental health.
What tests are done at 22 weeks pregnant?
You’ll likely have blood work, urine tests, and a glucose tolerance test, too (maybe not the most fun test, but certainly important to screen you for gestational diabetes). You may also choose to get testing for complications in the development of the baby.
Why do cervical checks hurt so bad?
If your care provider is requesting a cervical check, you have the right to decline the procedure. If they are insisting on it, find out why. You still have the right to decline. There may be a good medical reason.
Can I switch from OB to midwife?
On the other hand, if you start off with an OB-GYN and decide at some point in your pregnancy that you’d like a less traditional birth or want a more personalized approach to the delivery process, you may be able to switch to a midwife.