Eighth Month Prenatal Checkup with Your Doctor
32-36 Weeks
During eighth month prenatal checkup you may have:
- Examination of the size and height of uterus
- Examination of your skin for rashes, enlarging veins and swelling
- Weight and blood pressure check
- Urinalysis to test for infection, sugar and protein
- Hemoglobin and hematocrit, if indicated
- Review of your diet, an opportunity to discuss your weight, if necessary.
- An opportunity to hear baby’s heartbeat
- An opportunity to see how baby has grown on ultrasound, if indicated
- An opportunity to discuss your concerns