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Pregnancy I just found out I’m pregnant, now what? Regular visits with your OB/Gyn physician are extremely important during pregnancy. You will probably be pregnant for about 40 weeks. In the first six months of your pregnancy, you will probably see your doctor once a month. In the seventh and eighth month, you will have appointments scheduled every two weeks. In the last month you will go in once a week. Every appointment in every stage is important for your health and the heath of your baby. Don’t miss them! What tests will I have? In your regular appointments, your doctor will check your blood pressure, your weight gain, the baby’s heart rate, and your urine for signs of diabetes. Screening tests designed to check the health of your baby may include targeted ultrasounds, and maternal serum screening or nuchal translucency screening tests that detect Down’s syndrome or other birth defects. These tests are not harmful to you or your baby. In some cases your doctor may determine that a diagnostic test is necessary. These may include amniocentesis, or chronic villus sampling. In amniocentesis, a small needle is inserted into the abdomen to collect a small amount of amniotic fluid, and in chronic villus sampling cells are collected from the placenta. Both tests are used to diagnose birth defects. How can I find out more? There are many resources available for you to learn about your pregnancy, including the stages of your baby’s development, what to avoid during pregnancy, nutrition information, and how to cope with all the changes you may experience. Here are some helpful links: WomensHealth.gov Pregnancy.org
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