https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 06:25:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460685 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:18:23 +0000 Bao 1460685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started getting heartbeat checks around 12 weeks I think, and then at 20 weeks I would get measured every time. Weight, BP, ask questions and off you go! They are usually pretty quick appointments. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460591 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 18:48:47 +0000 LovelyPlum 1460591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. 64: they'll check on the little one, don't worry :) And if you've got concerns, don't be afraid to bring them up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460482 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 16:34:07 +0000 indi 1460482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. 64: Have fun at those appointments! It's nice to hear the Doppler. After a few I was an old pro of peeing in the cup, getting weighed, taking BP, and being up on the table with my tummy out for the Doppler when the OB got there. Lol. And write down any questions you have between visits, I always forgot mine until the day after. Oops! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460467 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 16:22:46 +0000 mrs. 64 1460467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys. I'm glad to hear that they listen to baby's heartbeat with the doppler. I started to worry that they wouldn't check on him/her again until 20w and that was scary! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460391 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 15:18:52 +0000 jhd 1460391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Exactly what @MrsF: said. My doc also answers any questions &amp; tells me about what to expect in the coming weeks etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460345 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:50:09 +0000 delight 1460345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What everyone else said but they started measuring my belly pretty early at about 15/16 weeks. I remember the first time I heard the heart beat, it was so amazing. Make sure you tape it on your phone if you can! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460340 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:45:40 +0000 MrsF 1460340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They'll check your weight, blood pressure, check your urine for protein, listen to baby with the doppler, measure your belly (maybe only later on?) and talk to you about how you're feeling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460335 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:40:46 +0000 bookwormmama 1460335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At my appointments the nurse checks my BP and weight then the doctor checks baby's heart rate. Later on she also measured my fundal height, but that was after 20 weeks I think. Then she would ask if there were any questions or concerns or we would chat for a few minutes.</p> <p>I've only peed in a cup once to make sure I didn't have a bladder infection...but my BP has been really good throughout my pregnancy, so I'm not sure if that has something to do with not checking my urine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460321 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:26:13 +0000 prettylizy 1460321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We always do a urine test (for protein and sugar), check my BP, and listen to the little on the Doppler. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460310 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:11:32 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1460310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Check heartbeat of you and baby including other vitals. I didn't have an ultrasound until 20 weeks and it was my only one! Each week tho my midwife would give educational material on many different things- I always enjoyed my appts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460309 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:11:29 +0000 sunny 1460309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Exactly what deerylou said! They also check your weight gain and test your urine for protein so don't pee before you go into the office! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460308 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:10:45 +0000 MamaCate 1460308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From 16 weeks on, my doc always checked for the heartbeat as well as talked to me about how I was feeling. They want it make sure the baby is ok too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460306 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:02:27 +0000 deerylou 1460306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They'll listen to the baby on the doppler, and just check in with you. Later in your pregnancy, they'll also start measuring your belly. They're quick visits, but they'll take good care. Don't worry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-happens-at-an-ob-appointment-with-no-ultrasound#post-1460305 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:00:49 +0000 mrs. 64 1460305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far both of my OB appointments have had ultrasounds (8 weeks and 12 week NT scan). My next appointment will not have one. I assume they will just ask me how everything is going, but will they check on baby in any way? Will they check for the heartbeat? It makes me nervous to go all the way to 20 weeks without someone checking on him/her. I just want to know what to expect. </p>