why repeat ogtt at 28 weeks?
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When to screen: Screening for GDM is usually done at 24-28 weeks of gestation because insulin resistance increases during the second trimester and glucose levels rise in women who do not have the ability to produce enough insulin to adopt this resistance.
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['Do I need any further testing at this stage?', 'Has my weight gain been a safe one or do I need to change my eating/exercise habits?', 'What level of exercise is safe for me to do right now?', 'What signs of labour should I be on the look-out for?']
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A woman who does notice fetal hiccups regularly, especially if it occurs daily and more than 4 times per day after 28 weeks should contact their doctor. While frequent hiccupping does not necessarily signify a problem, it could be that the umbilical cord has become compressed or prolapsed.
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['Your body is ready. When it comes to how prepared your body is for the next baby, a 2-year gap is healthier for you than waiting less time: Your body has had enough time to bounce back from the last pregnancy.', 'It reduces risk of pregnancy complications. ... ', "You've got this."]
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3﻿ This is because their bodies have not yet fully healed from giving birth. Even when you feel physically healed, your body is adjusting to changing levels of hormones and nutrients. While outcomes are slightly better if you wait at least six months between pregnancies, waiting at least 18 months is best.
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In most normal pregnancies at an hCG level below 1,200 mIU/ml, the hCG usually doubles every 48-72 hours. At levels below 6,000 mIU/ml, the hCG levels normally increase by at least 60% every 2-3 days.
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Congrats! its 4 months, 2 weeks. week 20 will be 5 full months.
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You should be offered a membrane sweep at your 40 week and 41 week antenatal appointments during your first pregnancy or your 41 week appointment if you've had a baby before. If labour doesn't start after this, you can ask for additional membrane sweeps.
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Prenatal visits: You will be seen every week from 36 weeks until delivery. Beginning at 36 weeks, we will check your cervix for signs of impending labor.
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Induction is offered to all women who don't go into labour naturally by 42 weeks, as there's a higher risk of stillbirth or problems for the baby if you go over 42 weeks pregnant.
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In the first 4 weeks of a viable pregnancy, hCG levels generally double every 48 to 72 hours. After this, the hCG levels should grow more slowly doubling approximately every 96 hours around the 6-week point.
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After six weeks, the levels will double about every 96 hours. So, if your baseline level is higher than 5 mIU/mL, your doctor may order a repeat test a couple days later to see if the number doubles. In the absence of certain risks, this (or one additional level) may be enough to determine pregnancy.
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Putting on layers of fat, baby now measures about 14.8 inches from head to toe and weighs in around 2.2 pounds. 28 Weeks Pregnant Is How Many Months? When you hit the 28-week mark, you're seven months pregnant. This week, you're embarking on your third trimester.
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It reduces risk of pregnancy complications. Experts recommend waiting at least 18 months between pregnancies because it reduces the risk of your youngest child being preterm or low birthweight (especially if you're over 35).
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A nonstress test may be done after 26 to 28 weeks of pregnancy. Certain nonstress test results might indicate that you and your baby need further monitoring, testing or special care. A nonstress test is a noninvasive test that doesn't pose any physical risks to you or your baby.
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For each month between pregnancies longer than five years, the risk for these adverse outcomes increased by 0.6% to 0.9%. "After birth, the recommended interval to next pregnancy is at least 18 months and no longer than 60 months in order to reduce the risk of adverse [birth] outcomes," Conde-Agudelo tells WebMD.
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If your baby is measuring 1 week, then 2 weeks, then 3 weeks behind, it shows that your baby may have a problem and you need to worry when: Your obstetrician/gynecologist specifically says that he is worried.