58 Comments. 1  I always find this topic amusing â coming from the UK â as we use grams and kilograms for food and similar measurements, so we use a âtrue weightâ. My parents are of the âpounds and ouncesâ generation and counting things in 12s is just weird now in the uk!
Here are a few things you may expect in your 1st prenatal visit: 1  Your gynecologist will help you understand the process especially if you are a first-time mom. 2  It is important that from the very first visit you feel free to ask your doctor about any query or concern you have.
Depending on your health, and how your pregnancy is progressing, you may expect the following in your later prenatal visits: 1  Your doctor will check your blood pressure and weight gain. 2  Your doctor will schedule tests like blood test and ultrasound exams. 3  Your doctor will check fetal heart rate.