Re: 2 questions, please!

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>Second, could someone please tell me what they refer to as "routine
>office visits?" I am just wondering what most doctors do at each visit.
>My doctor comes in, listens to the heartbeat and leaves. That's it. He
>doesn't check for swelling, dilation, etc. He doesn't ask me how things
>are going or anything. What do most doctors do at their patients appt
>this far along in their pregnancy?

Most visits are tummy and fetal heart checks. Weight, BP, urine should be checked at each visit as well. You should ALWAYs be asked if you have questions or concerns - that's just part of being complete.

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>Thanks

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James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

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