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Video series: What to expect at your prenatal appointments

Prenatal appointments take time and planning. But knowing what happens at each appointment can help ease any doubts or worries you might have. Watch our video series for a better look at when to go to your prenatal appointments, what will happen and what to ask.

Watch videos starting with your 8-week appointment all the way through your baby's birth

8 weeks: What to expect at your prenatal appointments video

Video transcript

Screen 1: What to expect at your prenatal appointments – 8 weeks

Screen 2: Prenatal appointments help make sure you and baby are healthy.

Screen 3: In fact, moms who go to prenatal appointments are more likely to have a baby with a healthy birth weight.

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What you’ll do

Take weight and blood pressure and give urine sample.
Diabetes, anemia and hepatitis B screening.
Test for sexually transmitted infections.

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What to ask about

Any early symptoms, like morning sickness.
Getting healthy foods.
Smoking, drinking and substance use while pregnant.
Staying safe during COVID-19.

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Before you leave

Make sure your contact information is current.
Schedule your next appointment.

Screen 7: In light of COVID-19, remember to practice social distancing at your prenatal and postpartum appointments. Wash your hands often and wear a mask. Contact your care provider with any concerns.

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12 weeks: What to expect at your prenatal appointments video

Video transcript

Screen 1: What to expect at your prenatal appointments – 12 weeks

Screen 2: Prenatal appointments help make sure you and baby are healthy.

Screen 3: In fact, moms who go to prenatal appointments are more likely to have a baby with a healthy birth weight.

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What you’ll do

Take weight and blood pressure and give urine sample.
You may schedule an ultrasound.
Choose whether to do genetic tests. This can identify any possible birth defects. Your age and risk factors may help you decide.

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What to ask about

If your morning sickness seems to be getting worse.
Substance use while pregnant.
Changes to your skin (including dark patches on your face).
Staying safe during COVID-19.

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Before you leave

Make sure your contact information is current.
Schedule your next appointment.

Screen 7: In light of COVID-19, remember to practice social distancing at your prenatal and postpartum appointments. Wash your hands often and wear a mask. Contact your care provider with any concerns.

Screen 8: https://www.everypregnancy.com

16 weeks: What to expect at your prenatal appointments video

Video transcript

Screen 1: What to expect at your prenatal appointments – 16 weeks

Screen 2: Prenatal appointments help make sure you and baby are healthy.

Screen 3: In fact, moms who go to prenatal appointments are more likely to have a baby with a healthy birth weight.

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What you’ll do

Take weight and blood pressure and give urine sample.
Measure your stomach to check baby’s growth.

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What to ask about

Safe ways to exercise
How much weight you’re gaining
How to help backaches and swelling
Creating a birth plan for delivery
Staying safe during COVID-19.

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Before you leave

Make sure your contact information is curren
Schedule your next appointment.

Screen 7: In light of COVID-19, remember to practice social distancing at your prenatal and postpartum appointments. Wash your hands often and wear a mask. Contact your care provider with any concerns.

Screen 8: https://everypregnancy.com

20 weeks: What to expect at your prenatal appointments video

Video transcript

Screen 1: What to expect at your prenatal appointments – 20 weeks

Screen 2: Prenatal appointments help make sure you and baby are healthy.

Screen 3: In fact, moms who go to prenatal appointments are more likely to have a baby with a healthy birth weight.

Screen 4:

What you’ll do

Take weight and blood pressure and give urine sample
An ultrasound to see your baby.
You can also find out the gender, if you prefer.

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What to ask about

Any new aches and pains, or if you’re having painful leg cramps at night. These are common. Stretches can help.
How often you should feel baby move.
Tips for sleeping at night.
Staying safe during COVID-19.

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Before you leave

Make sure your contact information is current.
Schedule your next appointment.

Screen 7: In light of COVID-19, remember to practice social distancing at your prenatal and postpartum appointments. Wash your hands often and wear a mask. Contact your care provider with any concerns.

Screen 8: https://everypregnancy.com

24 weeks: What to expect at your prenatal appointments video

Video transcript

Screen 1: What to expect at your prenatal appointments – 24 weeks

Screen 2: Prenatal appointments help make sure you and baby are healthy.

Screen 3: In fact, moms who go to prenatal appointments are more likely to have a baby with a healthy birth weight.

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What you’ll do

Take weight and blood pressure and give urine sample.
Check for swelling in your hands or feet.
Begin discussing your birth plan.
Blood draw to check for gestational diabetes.

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What to ask about

Any headaches or sudden weight gain you’ve been having. These could be signs of preeclampsia.
Numb wrists and fingers, often due to swelling.
Dry or itchy skin.
Childbirth classes.
Staying safe during COVID-19.

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Before you leave

Make sure your contact information is current.
Schedule your next appointment.

Screen 7: In light of COVID-19, remember to practice social distancing at your prenatal and postpartum appointments. Wash your hands often and wear a mask. Contact your care provider with any concerns.

Screen 8: https://everypregnancy.com

28 weeks: What to expect at your prenatal appointments video

Video transcript

Screen 1: What to expect at your prenatal appointments – 28 weeks

Screen 2: Prenatal appointments help make sure you and baby are healthy.

Screen 3: In fact, moms who go to prenatal appointments are more likely to have a baby with a healthy birth weight.

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What you’ll do

Take weight and blood pressure and give urine sample
Talk about baby’s movement and kick counts.
Your care provider might screen you for depression.
They may also do extra tests to check for preterm labor risks.

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What to ask about

New aches and pains that keep you up at night.
How to manage swelling.
Leaking from breasts.
Tingling or numbness down your legs (due to baby’s position).
Staying safe during COVID-19.
Getting your immunizations (including Tdap, RhoGAM and flu).
Any indigestion, headaches, vision changes or swelling.

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Before you leave

Make sure your contact information is current.
Schedule your next appointment.

Screen 7: In light of COVID-19, remember to practice social distancing at your prenatal and postpartum appointments. Wash your hands often and wear a mask. Contact your care provider with any concerns.

Screen 8: https://everypregnancy.com

32 weeks: What to expect at your prenatal appointments video

Video transcript

Screen 1: What to expect at your prenatal appointments – 32 weeks

Screen 2: Prenatal appointments help make sure you and baby are healthy.

Screen 3: In fact, moms who go to prenatal appointments are more likely to have a baby with a healthy birth weight.

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What you’ll do

Take weight and blood pressure and give urine sample.
Talk about baby’s movement and kick counts.
Check baby’s position for birth.
Talk with you about delivery plans in more detail.

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What to ask about

At this point, early labor is a concern. Ask about stomach cramps or blood on your underwear.
What to pack for delivery.
Braxton Hicks contractions (or pre-labor).
Staying safe during COVID-19.
Any indigestion, headaches, vision changes or swelling.

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Before you leave

Make sure your contact information is current.
Schedule your next appointment.

Screen 7: In light of COVID-19, remember to practice social distancing at your prenatal and postpartum appointments. Wash your hands often and wear a mask. Contact your care provider with any concerns.

Screen 8: https://everypregnancy.com

36 weeks: What to expect at your prenatal appointments video

Video transcript

Screen 1: What to expect at your prenatal appointments – 36 weeks

Screen 2: Prenatal appointments help make sure you and baby are healthy.

Screen 3: In fact, moms who go to prenatal appointments are more likely to have a baby with a healthy birth weight.

Screen 4:

What you’ll do

Take weight and blood pressure and give urine sample.
You may schedule an ultrasound to see how the baby is sitting.
Group B strep swab test.
Measure your stomach to check baby’s growth.
Talk about baby’s movement and kick counts.

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What to ask about

Any contractions you’ve felt.
Any indigestion, headaches, vision changes or swelling.
Whether you plan to use medications to manage pain during delivery.
Transportation options for getting to the hospital for delivery.
Staying safe during COVID-19.

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Before you leave

Make sure your contact information is current.
Schedule your next appointment.

Screen 7: In light of COVID-19, remember to practice social distancing at your prenatal and postpartum appointments. Wash your hands often and wear a mask. Contact your care provider with any concerns.

Screen 8: https://everypregnancy.com

2 weeks and 6 weeks after birth: What to expect at your postpartum appointments

Video transcript

Screen 1: What to expect at your postpartum appointments – 2 weeks and 6 weeks after birth

Screen 2: Your baby has arrived! But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop checking in on your health.

Screen 3: You should see your care provider 2 weeks after giving birth.

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What you’ll do

Take weight and blood pressure.
Check to see how your body is healing after the delivery.
Postpartum depression screening.

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What to ask about

Getting back on birth control.
Breastfeeding concerns around pain, swelling or latching.
Changes you’ve noticed in your body since birth.
If you’ve felt sad, alone, guilty or depressed.
Staying safe during COVID-19.
Managing substance use.

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Before you leave:

Make sure your care provider has your most recent contact information.
Schedule another appointment for six weeks after birth.

Screen 7: In light of COVID-19, remember to practice social distancing at your prenatal and postpartum appointments. Wash your hands often and wear a mask. Contact your care provider with any concerns.

Screen 8: https://everypregnancy.com