Just said baby comes when baby is ready which actually is so true and you could have two whole weeks to go before you need to worry about induction I REALLY dont want one So my experience of 40 week MW appointment was a massive anticlimax. The possibility of going past your due date.
Im scheduled for a stress test ultrasound and a follow-up with my OB for next Monday.
40 week appointment. During the 40 weeks of pregnancy there are regular appointments scheduled to ensure that both you and your baby are healthy and well and also to identify any potential issues or risks that may come up during the course of your pregnancy. Heres Everything you need to know for the Third Trimester. Youll have an appointment at 40 weeks if this is your first baby.
Your midwife or doctor should give you more information about what happens if your pregnancy lasts longer than 41 weeks. Your midwife or doctor should. Use a tape measure to measure the size of your uterus.
Measure your blood pressure and test your urine for protein. At my 40 week appointment they told me we would talk about checking in on the baby and scheduling an induction at 41 weeks. With a midwife you dont risk out of their care and move to induction until 42 weeks as long as the non stress tests and everything come back normal.
I gave birth at 386 weeks so didnt have my 40 week appointment. You might not be offered it as you are less than 40 weeks - how strictly this is followed varies. My waters broke before labour and I was offered a sweep at 386 if there werent signs of contractions on the ctg there was.
My friend at the same hospital 2 days earlier wasnt offered a sweep under the same conditions because she was only 394 weeks. 40 Week Appointment We had our 40-week appointment today and all is well in baby land. I am still 2cm dilated and about 80 effaced compared to 50 last week which means my body is making progress and labor is near.
I think it depends on the doctor and their policies. My 40 weeks appt is tomorrow and my doctor already said he doesnt let his patients go past 41 weeks so I am assuming well be scheduling an induction. But I dont know if thats the practice of most doctors or not.
Nice enough but doesnt listen. Just said baby comes when baby is ready which actually is so true and you could have two whole weeks to go before you need to worry about induction I REALLY dont want one So my experience of 40 week MW appointment was a massive anticlimax. I so hope you dont get that far.
40 week appointment. Discussion in Pregnancy - Third Trimester started by mrsp14 Oct 10 2010. Mar 24 2010 Messages.
Last question for tonight. What happens at the 40 week appointment. 3rd Trimester 9th Appointment Week 40 Although this is your last anticipated prenatal visit many moms-to-be will have either already given birth and moved to the postpartum area of gynecological medicine or have belly tenants who may stay in for a couple more weeks requiring a couple more visits.
40 week appointment failings. March 29 2016 March 29 2016 themamabeard. At my appointment yesterday the date I am to be induced was pushed back to April 4th when I will be 42 weeks pregnant.
Pippin is sunny side up again. So after all night of lower abdomen pain and backache and feel nauseous and no sleep. I thought going into my appoinment today they would at least maybe check to see if the pains i have been having over last few weeks is doing anything was also after a possibility of a ss.
But they did nothing routine blood pressure and feel of tummy. 40 week appointment today c and i went to the midwife office for my weekly appointment. C was VERY HAPPY because Karla was the midwife today and she is by far his favorite as of the last two weeks hes seen her.
He was asking for her since i told him what we were going to do today. So went to see my OB today at 3 told her I woke up with spotting and have been having on and off pains and havnt felt the baby move much. She did a sweep and said cervix very soft but not dilated at all.
She sent me straight to do a stress test to check babies movements everything is fine. I have to go back to the hospital tomorrow for something else to get. I have my 40 week appointment tomorrow.
Ive already been told that Ill be having a ss if Im favourable I asked for one last week too which couldnt be done as cervix wasnt ready. Then I guess itll just be the same old checks. My ob doesnt want to talk induction until my 41 week app.
COUNTDOWN TO BABY H. Im 1 Day OverdueDay in the life being overdue. 40 week appointment update.
The 40 Week Appointment. Im definitely dehydrated which could also be due to not feeling well. I just have to keep trying to pump fluids into myself.
Im scheduled for a stress test ultrasound and a follow-up with my OB for next Monday. If things are okay they will let me wait it out but will schedule induction for 42 weeks. You should have a routine antenatal appointment booked for week 40 and you should also have one booked for 41 weeks in case your baby doesnt arrive on time.
Its important not to miss your antenatal appointments in these final weeks. If you do have a problem your antenatal team can spot the warning signs early and take action straight away. I havent had a baby before but I had my 401 week check yesterday the MW just did the usual checks heartbeat size of the bump and checked to see how engaged the baby was.
She took my Blood pressure and chatted with me about the possibility of having a sweep at my 41 week. What Should You Plan for During Pregnancy Week 40. During your last prenatal visit be prepared for the following tests.
Amniotic Fluid Index AFI Sonogram biophysical profile score. Your healthcare provider will discuss the following possibilities. The possibility of going past your due date.
Induction at the doctors discretion.