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Group B Streptococcus screening

Group B streptococcus screening checks for bacteria late in pregnancy to guide antibiotic treatment during labor.

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Month 8 of pregnancy: final growth and preparing for labor

Month 8 of pregnancy: final growth and preparing for labor

Where month 8 fits in the third trimester Month 8 is usually considered part of the later third trimester, approximately weeks 32 through 35 or 36. Gestational dating is more precise by weeks than by months, so your estimated due date, ultrasound dating, and clinical history are more useful than the month label alone. At […]

Doctor visits schedule by trimester

Doctor visits schedule by trimester

The classic prenatal visit schedule at a glance For an uncomplicated pregnancy, many prenatal care schedules follow a predictable rhythm. Early in pregnancy, appointments are often scheduled about every four weeks. As pregnancy advances, visits usually become more frequent, often every two weeks in the later third trimester and then weekly near delivery. This increasing […]