At this ultrasound, it is often possible to determine your baby's gender if you would like to know! Third trimester appointments This provides valuable information about your baby's development.Īt approximately 20 weeks, you will have another ultrasound in our office to check on your baby's growth. Our office works with the providers at Novant Health Maternal Fetal Medicine to complete this ultrasound, also called a nuchal translucency (NT) scan. The 12-week ultrasound is done in combination with a first-trimester blood screening for genetic abnormalities, should you choose to undergo such a screening. You will also have ultrasounds at approximately 12 weeks and again at 20 weeks. You will have a chance to ask any questions you have about your pregnancy.ĭuring a typical pregnancy, you will be seen by your provider once a month during the first and second trimester (until approximately 27 weeks).You will likely have a blood test to confirm your blood type, and a urinalysis to detect any infections.We will discuss safe foods and medications during pregnancy.We will confirm pregnancy via urine test, blood test or ultrasound.Your first prenatal appointment should happen around 8 weeks after your last menstrual period. Call our office if you have confirmed pregnancy with a home test or if you suspect you are pregnant. Prenatal care should start soon after you learn you are pregnant.

Normal number of prenatal visits