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Third trimester: which exams are taken and why
Exams and checks to prepare for delivery safely.
Health area
Pregnancy
Trimester 3
Weeks
28
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40
Option 1
Useful Information
From the 28th week onwards, the weeks seem to go by: it's time to monitor your baby's growth and prepare for delivery. Third trimester exams are used to check your health, prevent complications and accompany you until birth.Many are free with the M exemption.
Mandatory and routine tests: - Urine examination at each visit - Third trimester ultrasound (if indicated by the birth professional) - Blood tests (blood count, blood glucose, ferritin) - vaginorectal swab for group B streptococcus (35th-37th week) - Blood pressure controlAdditional tests if indicated: - More frequent checks if it is necessary to monitor fetal growth or in case of the presence of pregnancy pathologies
Option 2
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