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Prenatal care: First trimester visits
Prenatal care: The first visit
Prenatal care: Other first trimester visits
Content
The 1st visit
Medical history
Due date
Physical exam
Lab tests
Tests for fetal concerns
Lifestyle issues
Discomforts of pregnancy
Other 1st trimester visits
Prenatal care: Other first trimester visits
Content
The 1st visit
Medical history
Due date
Physical exam
Lab tests
Tests for fetal concerns
Lifestyle issues
Discomforts of pregnancy
Other 1st trimester visits
Physical exam
To find out how much weight you need to gain for a healthy pregnancy, your health care provider will measure your weight and height and calculate your body mass index.
Your health care provider might do a physical exam, including a breast exam and a pelvic exam. You might need a Pap test, depending on how long it's been since your last Pap test. Depending on your situation, you may need exams of your heart, lungs and thyroid.
