What questions should a first time expectant ask at first prenatal visit?
Here are our top 10 questions all women should ask at their first prenatal visit:
- Are there changes I should make to my diet?
- What foods should I avoid during pregnancy?
- How much weight should I expect to gain during my pregnancy?
- How much should I be exercising?
- Can I travel during my pregnancy?
Do husbands usually go to the first prenatal visit?
If you have a partner, ask them to join you for that first prenatal appointment. “It’s a lot to take in on one visit,” says Susan Thorne, department chief of obstetrics and gynaecology and medical director of the Maternal Newborn Program at Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa.
What an expectant father needs to know?
Before the Baby is Born
- Talk, read, and sing to your baby-to-be. Babies can hear during the second trimester of pregnancy, and recognize voices in the third trimester—including yours!
- Attend doctor’s visits as much as you can.
- Try a class for expectant parents.
- Support healthy habits.
- Be there for labor and delivery.
When do you make your first prenatal visit?
Ideally, you will make an appointment for your first prenatal visit as soon as your pregnancy has been confirmed. Your doctor will likely schedule the appointment during your eighth week of pregnancy. However, they may see you sooner if you: Your first visit will probably be the longest one during pregnancy.
What to expect during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Pregnancy and prenatal care go hand in hand. During the first trimester, prenatal care includes blood tests, a physical exam, conversations about lifestyle and more. Prenatal care is an important part of a healthy pregnancy.
What should I expect at my next prenatal care appointment?
Between 26 to 28 weeks of pregnancy, you’ll likely have another prenatal care appointment. Here’s what may happen: Record your weight. Urine sample to screen for sugar and protein. Listen to the baby’s heartbeat. Measure your fundal height to check baby’s growth. Questions about baby’s movements. Check your blood pressure.
What should I expect at my first midwife appointment?
It includes an ultrasound, lab work and a meeting with a certified nurse midwife. Please allow about 90 minutes for this appointment. You are welcome to bring a support person with you to this visit and any future visit.