Abdominal distention from gas and bloating and the growing uterus feel different; the uterus is firmer. By the end of 9 months, the uterus has grown enough to crowd the stomach and the intestines, often causing heartburn and gas and making it difficult to eat a lot at one time.
usually the first Dr appointment is 3 days after for a weight check. Then you need to schedule one for two weeks after birth so they can run a PKU. (they give this card info to you in the hospital) Then you don't have to go back for anymore appointments till your baby's 2 month shots.
Blood tests for newborns. Before leaving the hospital, your baby will have a blood test. California law requires that your baby have an expanded Newborn Screening Test. This mandatory screening will test for many metabolic, hormone and blood disorders.sk your babyâs health care provider to make sure the test is done. Blood should not be drawn before your baby is 12 hours old, or the test will need to be done over again. Babies not born in the hospital must also have the Newborn Screening Test. The tests are safe.