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.
Ultrasound is the first time that the parents will meet their baby in the most basic human form. I would like to break down the experience by trimester and give insight into what most expectant parents should expect out of a prenatal ultrasound. 1. 5 weeks is the earliest we can typically see a heartbeat. This ultrasound is usually performed endovaginally. Itâs important to know that an Endovaginal exam does not and should not hurt. This ultrasound does not require a full bladder contrary to popular belief.