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.
Traditional prenatal care in high income countries generally consists of: 1  monthly visits during the first two trimesters (from week 1â28) 2  fortnightly visits from 28th week to 36th week of pregnancy. 3  weekly visits after 36th week until delivery (delivery at week 38â42) 4  Assessment of parental needs and family dynamic.