Baby Boom Maternity Clinic of Second Life

 1st Trimester
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Serum Blood: Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein Screening (PAPP-A)
Pelvic & Pap: Testing for Abnormalities & Health Disorders & STD's

2nd Trimester
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Blood Testing: Alpha-FetoProtein Screening (AFP), CBC/Chemistry
Amniocentesis: Early Screen for Health Disorders & Gender Confirmation (Only if Needed this Test is Done)
Fetal Heart Tones: Monitored Each Check-Up
2nd Ultrasound: Mid-trimester 18-25 Weeks
•to confirm pregnancy dates
•to determine the number of fetuses and examine the placental structures
•to assist in prenatal tests such as an amniocentesis
•to examine the fetal anatomy for presence of abnormalities
•to check the amount of amniotic fluid
•to examine blood flow patterns
•to observe fetal behavior and activity
•to examine the placenta
•to measure the length of the cervix
•to monitor fetal growth

3rd Trimester
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3rd Ultrasound: 32-36 Weeks
•to monitor fetal growth
•to check the amount of amniotic fluid
•as part of other testing such as the biophysical profile
•to determine the position of a fetus
•to assess the placenta
Stress Test: Done as Needed to assess ability to deal with Labor