How often are your appointments?

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And what do they typically do for you? Just wondering because I haven’t had an appointment since 27 ish weeks and all they did was measure my belly. I told them about my pelvic pain and they said they’d get me a belly brace and never did. My next app I’ll be a little over 32 weeks. So a 5 week difference when I’m pretty sure my apps should be every two. I feel like it’s pretty neglectful...

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Normally my practice does every 4 weeks until third trimester, then 2 weeks until being seen weekly after 36 weeks. 
With covid, they reduced my appointments to every 6 weeks, now every 4 weeks (I was seen at 26 weeks and  tmrw at 30 weeks) idk if I’ll be seen in another 4 or 2 weeks. 
If you have any pains, bleeding or abnormal amounts of discharge you can always call. Unfortunately, aches and pains are normal and you can ask to be referred to PT or chiropractor if you’d like. 
They only check my weight, urine, blood pressure, Doppler for heartbeat/rate and measure my tummy and ask if I have any questions or pain.

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My last appointment was 28 weeks and they did my glucose test, measured my belly, listened to the heartbeat, checked blood pressure and weight and asked if I had any questions. My next appointment is tomorrow at 32 weeks (getting my tdap shot) and probably all the normal stuff like I said above. I'll have an appointment at 34 weeks and at 36 weeks then I'll start going once a week until I deliver.

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At 28 weeks it became every other week, then at 36 it goes to weekly. Before that it was just once a month.

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I got every 2 weeks until I turn 36 weeks then it’s every week.

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I’m 31w2days today (though my baby is measuring 33weeks by now) I had my apt on the 11th of August this year had a ultrasound and a follow up visit that day. I was told I’m a bit more further along and my baby is weighing 4lb5oz  I only go to the Drs. Every 4-5weeks and was told once I hit 36weeks I will be going every 2weeks to see where my baby stands (my due date is set for October 13th originally, but if he is growing the rate he is I will have him most likely late September early October I don’t think I will have anymore ultrasounds done just check ups 🤷🏽‍♀️ I suppose every Dr. office is different with protocals we even listened to the heart beat and did weight check and pulse as well typical normal follow up visits

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At 27+ I had my “28” week appointment. Glucose test, BP, urinalysis, fetal heartrate and fundal measurement, but didn’t see the OB or midwife because they were attending a birth. My 30 week was virtual, so will my 32 and 34. 36 in person. Then 37 and 38 virtual again. So they’re sticking with the frequency I expect, but mostly virtual. So 28 was last in-person, then next two in-persons will be 36.2 and 39.3 (if I make it that far)

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You should be going every 2 weeks after 28 weeks, mine are scheduled every 3 weeks due to covid & I think because I haven't had any issues during my pregnancy. But they normally ask if I have any questions, measure fundal height, check blood pressure, check babys heart & try to feel for babys position. They also try to give me any information they think is useful for me at the time. Also, after 36 weeks, you should be seen weekly until delivery!

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It’s normal to go 4-5 weeks, I always have with both babies until 36 weeks, then it is every two then weekly after 38.

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I have GD and other health issues that make this a high risk pregnancy, so I’m seen every 2 weeks and just started being seen twice a week for “baby health checks”. With my first pregnancy I went every 4 weeks, then every 2 weeks, and at the end of my pregnancy I went once a week, but that was for a normal pregnancy. I WISH I could be seen every 4 weeks. These appointments are exhausting and I’m having to take time off work constantly. 😑

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At the beginning up to 32 weeks I was going every 4 weeks with an ultrasound each time . I’ve read when you hit the third trimester they usually start seeing you every two weeks; however, my doctor told me at my 28 week apt that everything seemed great (only checked heartbeat this time and my blood pressure) and I could come back at 32 weeks. I went yesterday (32 weeks) and I go back in two weeks. I think after my next apt or at least at 36 weeks I’ll go in weekly
If you have concerns I would talk to your doctor but I think after your 32 week apt you will go in more regularly

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