What do they do at the 16 week appointment?

Anything fun like hearing the heartbeat again? I know I don't get another sonogram until my next appointment....

Re: What do they do at the 16 week appointment?

My Dr listens to the NB at each visit. I think she also checked my BP & my weight gain. At that point she was feeling for the placement of my uterus, which if I recall felt like a grapefruit back then

Re: What do they do at the 16 week appointment?

At my 16 week appt- the Dr listened to the HB with the doppler- felt where my uterus was. Oh, and they checked my weight, and BP- but thats about it!


ETA: They also attempted to do the AFP blood test- but the nurse practioner could get a vein.

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Re: What do they do at the 16 week appointment?

YUP, other than scheduled blood tests, most appts. from here on out are simple, fast and just checking vitals really and how you feel.

Re: What do they do at the 16 week appointment?

You should hear the heartbeat at every visit now!!!

Re: What do they do at the 16 week appointment?

my doc said that if I was not getting the AFP blood test that I didnt need to come in
so my next apt isnt untill 19-20 weeks pg (next month) for a sono and reg apt

Re: What do they do at the 16 week appointment?

I go in for the AFP and heartbeat (weight and BP also) in a few weeks.. I will be 16/17 weeks