3RD TRIMESTER
At 24-28 weeks, a glucose challenge test is performed which
checks for gestational diabetes. You will be asked to drink a small flavored
carbonated drink. Blood will then be drawn one hour later.
Rh Negative
If your blood type is Rh negative, (eg. O-, B-, A-, AB-), you will need an
injection of Rhogam at 28 weeks of pregnancy. This medication contains proteins
that will prevent you from having a reaction to a fetus that may be Rh positive.
We will test your blood at around 26-28 weeks and then you will receive the
injection in the office after we have reviewed these results from the lab.
It is very important that you obtain this medication so that your baby and
all future babies can remain healthy.
Group B Strep
At 35-37 weeks, a swab of the external vaginal area will be performed. This
is a normal bacteria for adults and about 25% of adults will carry it at
any given time. However it is not normal for babies. If you carry GBS you
will receive an antibiotic through your i.v. when you are in labor.
Signs of labor
Call the office if you break your water, if you have sustained contractions
every 5 minutes apart for over one hour, if you have heavy bleeding or
if you cannot complete the Fetal Kick Counts.
Cord Blood Banking Information
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