Third Month Prenatal Checkup with Your Doctor
10-14 Weeks
During the third month prenatal checkup you may have:
- Examination of your abdomen to feel the top of the uterus
- Examination of the size and height of uterus
- Hemoglobin and hematocrit
- Urinalysis to test for infection, sugar and protein
- Weight and blood pressure check
- Possibly hearing baby’s heartbeat with a doppler device
- Discussion of tests if needed: ultrasound, chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis and prenatal screening for genetic problems
- Exam for swelling of hands and legs or fluid retention
- An opportunity to discuss your concerns
