Glucose screening and urinary health.
At your next doctor visit, you’ll probably take a glucose screening test to check for gestational diabetes – a type of diabetes that some women experience during pregnancy and that goes away after the baby is born.
At your next doctor visit, you’ll probably take a glucose screening test to check for gestational diabetes – a type of diabetes that some women experience during pregnancy and that goes away after the baby is born.
How it works:
- Doctor will check your blood glucose level.
- If results are abnormal, your doctor might schedule you for a glucose tolerance test. Similar to the glucose screening, it’s taken after you fast and requires four blood samples over several hours.
Keeping track of your urinary health
Your growing uterus and hormone-relaxed muscles may cause your urine flow to remain slow. Keep an eye out for a possible urinary infection. Call your doctor if you:
- Urinate more than usual
- Feel burning when you urinate
- Have a fever, abdominal pain, or severe backache
Have you chosen a pediatrician?
If you’re still looking for a pediatrician, here are some questions you may want to ask:
- What are the office hours?
- What are the after-hours procedures?
- Which hospital does the doctor work with?