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26 – 28 weeks
OB visits for diabetes screen and other bloodwork -
Tdap vaccine for you, your partner, and other family members
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Weight gain is on track? 25 – 35 lbs total; 35 – 45 lbs total if you are having twins!
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28 – 32 weeks
OB Visit – every two weeks -
Great time for that 4-D ultrasound of your baby (smile)
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Begin fetal kick counts (10 movements in 2 hours, once or twice a day)
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Pre-register at your hospital of choice
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Childbirth classes begin
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Baby Shower!
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Pre-term contractions?
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32 – 36 weeks
OB visits – every 2 weeks -
Buy a car seat
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Pack a hospital bag
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Group B Strep test (35 – 37 weeks)
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Last time to fly safely (32 – 34 weeks)
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36 – 40 weeks
OB visits weekly -
Baby in the right position? (breech?)
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Obtain a copy of your records to carry to the hospital
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Keep doing those fetal count kicks
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Walking and staying active will help with labor
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Elevate those swollen legs
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Turn in any paperwork needed for medical leave
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Buy or rent a breast pump
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40+ Weeks
OB visits once or twice weekly -
Non-stress test
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Discuss induction if cervix is ready
Delivery!