![]() ![]() If the glucose level is high, we will ask you to undergo a fasting 3-hour glucose tolerance test (GTT). If the glucose level is normal after one hour, no further testing is done. At the lab you will be given a sweet sugar solution to drink one hour later a sample of blood is drawn to check your glucose level. Gestational diabetes screening is done utilizing a 1-hour glucose challenge test. Many women with gestational diabetes are able to maintain a normal blood sugar range with diet modifications, and the baby generally does very well. Babies with very low blood sugar can have problems with seizures, maintaining their temperatures, and adapting to life outside the uterus. If the mother’s blood sugar is too high throughout the end of her pregnancy, the baby can grow too big, and can have problems maintaining its blood sugar following birth. Because of a hormone put out by the placenta, some women cannot metabolize glucose as well during pregnancy. Prenatal visits may be more frequent if needed, based on your specific pregnancy course and needs.īetween 26 and 28 weeks, we will check your blood count, offer an HIV test, check again for syphilis (as required by Connecticut state law), and perform a glucose screening test for gestational diabetes. These visits will involve checking your weight, urine for protein and sugar, blood pressure, monitoring the growth of your baby, listening to the heartbeat, reviewing your diet, and discussing any questions or concerns you have. Subsequent prenatal visits are generally every four weeks until you are 28 weeks pregnant, every two weeks from 28-36 weeks, and then weekly until 41 weeks, which is one week after your due date. This visit takes longer than usual because it includes a thorough review of your history and blood tests, a full physical exam, and discussing a wide variety of topics to ensure that your pregnancy is a healthy experience. ![]() After the confirmation visit, an initial pregnancy visit is scheduled. The first step is to confirm you are pregnant, which entails an initial visit that should be scheduled six weeks after your last menstrual period (or two weeks after a missed period) and may include an ultrasound. They will also answer any questions or concerns that you may have. ![]() Your doctor will provide early pregnancy tips, diet, and lifestyle advice to follow to ensure a healthy pregnancy. During this visit, your medical history will be documented and a general health check-up will be administered. Your first prenatal visit should be scheduled immediately after you’ve learned you’re pregnant. Prenatal care is vital for you and your baby’s health and these check-ups can increase the likelihood of a successful birth. We recommend following this schedule for check-ups however, it can change depending on the health of you and your baby. Weeks 36 to 40: 1 prenatal check-up every week.Weeks 28 to 36: 1 prenatal check-up every 2 weeks.Weeks 4 to 28: 1 prenatal check-up a month.The typical pregnancy check-up schedule is as follows: To maintain a healthy pregnancy, it’s important to visit our office for regular pregnancy check-ups. Every milestone from conception to delivery should be celebrated. ![]()
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