Today we’re talking about a topic every expecting mom needs to know about – Prenatal Appointments! You’ll get 10 tips to help you get the most out of these visits, and we’ll cover the basics of what to expect during your visits and answer all the most common questions about this topic. A peek at […]

Today we’re talking about a topic every expecting mom needs to know about – Prenatal Appointments!

You’ll get 10 tips to help you get the most out of these visits, and we’ll cover the basics of what to expect during your visits and answer all the most common questions about this topic.

A peek at the questions we covered:

  • What are the general things that are checked at each prenatal appointment?
  • Why is it important to keep track of weight gain during pregnancy?
  • What tests are done on urine samples during prenatal visits?
  • When during pregnancy will providers start checking fundal height and what does this measurement indicate?
  • How to deal with anxiety about weight gain measurements during appointments?
  • Why are morning prenatal appointments generally recommended?
  • What role should partners play in prenatal visits?
  • Why is it important to have a provider’s contact information easily accessible?
  • What symptoms should prompt a call to the prenatal care provider?

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Liesel Teen, RN-BSN

Liesel Teen

BSN, RN, Practicing Labor and Delivery Nurse

As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve spent countless hours with women who felt anxious — even fearful — about giving birth. I want you to know it doesn’t have to be that way for you!

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