What should I expect at my 37 week appointment?
Check your weight and blood pressure. Measure the height of your uterus to gauge your baby’s growth. Check your baby’s heart rate. Ask if your baby’s movements are occurring about as often as at your last appointment.
Do they check for dilation at 37 weeks?
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.
What test do they do at 37 weeks pregnant?
You may need a strep B test if you are pregnant. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends GBS testing for all pregnant women. Testing is usually done in the 36th or 37th week of pregnancy. If you go into labor earlier than 36 weeks, you may be tested at that time.
What week does your OB start checking your cervix?
Prenatal visits: Beginning at 36 weeks, we will check your cervix for signs of impending labor.
Is 37 weeks OK to deliver?
Full-term babies are born between 37 and 42 completed weeks of pregnancy. Babies born prior to 37 weeks gestation are considered premature. More than half a million babies are born before they have reached 37 weeks of maturity.
What should I ask at my 38 week appointment?
During this visit, your doctor will:
- Ask about your eating habits.
- Ask about your sleeping habits.
- Ask if you’ve received your cord-blood collection kit, if you’re planning to store your baby’s cord blood.
- Check your weight and blood pressure.
- Measure the height of your uterus to gauge your baby’s growth.
What should I expect at my 37 week OB appointment?
Your appointment at about 37 weeks: We will check your weight and blood pressure, and ask you to give a urine sample. At this appointment, your doctor will discuss the results of your Group B Strep test and may check your cervix for any changes.
What happens at the end of week 37?
You’ll pass a milestone at the end of your 37th week — your baby will become “early term.” Most women have their 11th prenatal visit during this week. At this week’s prenatal visit, your doctor will make sure everything is ready for a safe delivery and healthy baby. Your doctor will make sure your baby has moved into a head-down position.
What should I expect at my 37 week prenatal visit?
Check your baby’s heart rate. Ask if your baby’s movements are occurring about as often as at your last appointment. Ask you to leave a urine sample to check sugar and protein levels. Review details about the type of birth you’ll be having, whether vaginal or C-section.
When do you go to the doctor for your third trimester?
In your third trimester (28 weeks through the end of your pregnancy), you’ll most likely have a checkup every two weeks from 28 to 36 weeks, then switch to once-a-week visits until you deliver.