211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 943-0282
Weeks in Pregnancy |
Tests |
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6–10 weeks |
First prenatal visit with early ultrasound
Prenatal labs, which typically include:
|
10–14 weeks |
Genetic screening: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) or sequential screen |
11.5–13 weeks |
Ultrasound for nuchal translucency |
16 weeks |
Blood pressure, urine check, fetal heartbeat check, AFP level (blood test for open neural tube defects) |
20 weeks |
Anatomy ultrasound (and doctor visit on same day), blood pressure, urine check |
24 weeks |
Blood pressure, urine check, fetal heartbeat check, and fundal measurement |
28 weeks |
Gestational diabetes screen, blood count, HIV, Syphilis, urine culture, antibody screen (if Rh-), Rhogam injection if indicated (for Rh- women), Tdap vaccination, blood pressure, urine check, fetal heartbeat check, fundal measurement |
30 weeks |
Blood pressure, urine check, fetal heartbeat check, and fundal measurement |
32 weeks |
Blood pressure, urine check, fetal heartbeat check, and fundal measurement |
34 weeks |
Blood pressure, urine check, fetal heartbeat check, and fundal measurement |
36 weeks |
Ultrasound for growth, amniotic fluid level, and fetal position. Screening for Group B strep, blood count, blood pressure check, urine check, fetal heartbeat check, possible cervical exam |
37 weeks |
Blood pressure, urine check, fetal heartbeat check, fundal measurement, and possible cervical exam |
38 weeks |
Blood pressure, urine check, fetal heartbeat check, fundal measurement, and possible cervical exam |
39 weeks |
Blood pressure, urine check, fetal heartbeat check, fundal measurement, and possible cervical exam |
40 weeks |
Blood pressure, urine check, fetal heartbeat check, fundal measurement, and possible cervical exam |