Trimesters
| 1st trimester (Weeks 1-12) |
2nd trimester (Weeks 13-26) |
3rd trimester (Weeks 27- Delivery) |
| Tiredness |
Abdominal Pain, Groin and Thigh Pain |
Heartburn |
| Frequent
Urination |
Frequent Back Pain |
Extremity Swelling |
| Changes
in your Hormones |
Shortness of Breath |
Hemorrhoids |
| Fetal
Growth |
Stretch Marks |
Tenderness in Breast |
| Initial
Doctor Visits |
Joint Pain and Skin Tingling |
Dry & Cracked Nipples |
| Frequent
Urination |
Itchy Extremities |
Insomnia |
| Weight
Gain |
Weight Gain |
Weight Gain |
Throughout your
pregnancy, you will meet with your healthcare provider
frequently to undergo common tests to ensure that your
developing baby remain healthy throughout the duration
pregnancy.
Most Common Tests
| Urine
Culture |
Tests of
Ketones, protein, bacteria, and Glucose |
| Rh Factor |
If Negative
your babies blood type is Rh incompatibility with your
blood type |
| Hemoglobin |
Anemia Test |
| Oral
Glucose Tolerance |
Diagnosis
of GDM |
| Glucose
Challenge |
Gestational
Diabetes mellitus test |
| Hepatitis B |
Test to see if present
in blood |
| Pap Smear |
Test for cervical
cancer, precancerous cells, infection, and cervix
inflammation |
| Chronic
Villus Sampling |
Down Syndrome and 200+
other disorders |
| Alpha-Fetoprotein Blood Test |
Trisomy 18 Screening,
neural tube defects, and Down Syndrome |
| Cystic
Fibrosis Screening |
Cancer Screening |
| Amniocentesis |
Birth Defect Testing,
Genetic Disorders, and Chromosomal Abnormalities |
| Ultrasounds |
Diagnose placental
abnormalities, birth defects, and ectopic pregnancy |
*Make certain to put
together a comprehensive list of any and all known personal and
family medical history. This will assist your Healthcare
Provider better prepare you and your developing fetus for
pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
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