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.
The purpose of the prenatal visit is to: 1  Determine your due date. 2  Find out your health history. 3  Explore the medical history of family members.  Determine if you have any pregnancy risk factors based on your age, health and/or personal and family history.