Sixth Month Prenatal Checkup

Sixth Month Prenatal Checkup with Your Doctor

During the sixth month prenatal checkup you may have:

• Examination of the size and height of the uterus

• Weight and blood pressure check

• Urinalysis to test for infection, sugar and protein

• Oral glucose tolerance test, screening for gestational glucose intolerance, if indicated

• Vaginal culture screening test for beta strep infection, if indicated

• An opportunity to hear your baby’s heart beat

• An opportunity to see your baby growing on ultrasound, if indicated

• An opportunity to discuss your concerns