You can expect your doctor to check



• The size of your uterus (to verify that your uterus is roughly the size that it should be at this stage of pregnancy)




• Your weight (to see that you are gaining steadily)




• Your blood pressure (to spot any signs of pregnancy related hypertension or preeclampsia)




• Your urine (to ensure that your sugar and protein levels are within the normal range as they can indicate early warning of any emerging problems)




• The fetal heart rate (to keep tabs on your baby's general well being) Note: your baby's heart beats much more rapidly than your own - at a rate of 120 to 160 beats per minute on average. This is normal as a baby's heart does beat more rapidly than an adult's




• A discussion of prenatal testing options (your doctor will talk to you about the pros and cons of having the quadruple screen blood test and or amniocentesis performed during pregnancy. Because these tests have to be performed during specific points in your pregnancy, you may have to make up your mind relatively quickly about what to do about these tests in you intend to have them done.)