Fourth Month Prenatal Checkup with Your Doctor
15-19 Weeks
During the fourth month prenatal checkup you may have:
- Examination of the size and height of uterus
- Examination for swelling, varicose veins and rashes
- An opportunity to hear baby’s heartbeat
- Opportunity to possibly see baby move and all the organs that are now developed on ultrasound, if indicated
- A triple screen test for possible prenatal genetic defects
- Weight and blood pressure check (expect a more rapid weight gain over the next three months)
- Urinalysis to test for infection, sugar and protein
- Ultrasound in many practices is now a routine around 15-19 weeks to screen for possible birth defects, number of babies, placental location and dating of baby’s age.
- An opportunity to discuss feeling baby move, which you may have already
- An opportunity to discuss your concerns