NHS Suffolk and North East Essex - Your Pregnancy Booklet

15 36 weeks Your care provider will: • check your blood pressure and urine • measure the size of your abdomen to check your baby is growing well • check your baby’s position and discuss the relevance of this • review, record and discuss the results of any tests you may have had • provide you with information about feeding your baby, Vitamin K for your baby and preparing for parenthood, and discuss your feelings around these topics. 38 weeks Your care provider will: • check your blood pressure and urine • measure the size of your abdomen to check your baby is growing well • check your baby’s position and discuss the importance of this. 40 weeks (first pregnancy only) Your care provider will: • check your blood pressure and urine • measure the size of your abdomen to check your baby is growing well • check your baby’s position and discuss the importance of this • discuss your choices and options if your pregnancy lasts longer than 41 weeks. 41 weeks Your care provider will: • check your blood pressure and urine • measure the size of your abdomen to check your baby is growing well • check your baby’s position and discuss the importance of this • offer you a membrane sweep (a vaginal examination which may help encourage labour to start naturally) • discuss induction of labour. At every appointment your midwife will ask you about how you are feeling , and give you the opportunity to ask any questions or raise any concerns you might have. Antenatal care