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Fourth Month Prenatal Checkup with Your Doctor

15-19 Weeks

During the fourth month prenatal checkup you may have:

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• Examination of the size and height of uterus

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• Examination for swelling, varicose veins and rashes

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• 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

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• 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

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