Then, what do they do at your 8 week appointment?
The visit will include measuring your blood pressure, height and weight, as well as a breast and pelvic exam, with a pap test if you haven't had once recently. They'll also likely take blood to test for your blood type, anemia and other medical and genetic conditions.
Subsequently, question is, do you get an ultrasound your first appointment? Most practitioners do a prenatal ultrasound during the first visit, which is the most accurate way of dating a pregnancy. However, some docs wait until a bit later, when there's more to see.
Furthermore, what kind of ultrasound is done at 8 weeks?
Your first ultrasound is called the “dating†or “viability†ultrasound. It's typically done between 7 and 8 weeks to verify your due date, to look for a fetal heartbeat, and to measure the length of the baby from “crown to rump.†At this ultrasound, you'll also learn whether you're having one baby, twins, or more!
Do you get an ultrasound at every OB appointment?
Early ultrasound is offered to every client and can be done during the first visit or scheduled around 10 to 14 weeks. This is currently the best way we know to prevent overdue babies, especially if you are uncertain of your last period date. Like any other test, ultrasound is offered but not required.
