prenatal exam
Before-birth evaluation
A prenatal exam is a medical checkup during pregnancy to monitor the health of both mother and fetus.
These exams typically include measuring blood pressure, checking fetal heartbeat, and tracking the baby's growth: She scheduled her first prenatal exam for eight weeks.
The frequency increases as the due date approaches.
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- sonogramUltrasound-produced medical image
- obstetricianChildbirth physician
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
fetus · trimester · checkup · blood pressure · urine sample · due date · birth plan · belly · doppler · gestational · screening · amniocentesis · nuchal translucency · genetic testing · baby bump · weight gain · stirrups · measuring tape
- medical testsblood test, blood tests, CT scan, X-ray, urine tests
- gynecological examspap test, colposcopy, cervical screening, speculum, stirrups
prenatal exampostpartum checkup
Healthcare visit after childbirth
postpartum care · postnatal care · newborn screening · well-baby visit · autopsy
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