Ogden Women's Clinic - Pregnancy FAQ's

Pregnancy Information

OGDEN WOMEN'S CLINIC

4403 Harrison Blvd. Suite 4650
Ogden, Utah 84403
(801) 387-4400

32-34 Weeks
The information contained herein is not all inclusive. If you experience any difficulties
or have other concerns, please contact your physician or go to L&D or to the nearest ER.
Labor and delivery phone numbers
McKay Dee 387-4400
Ogden Regional 479-2550

This visit
Check blood pressure, weight and urine.

Listen to your baby’s heartbeat.

Measure your baby’s growth by measuring the size
of your abdomen.

Next visit
Your next scheduled visit will be in 2 weeks.

Your doctor will listen to baby’s heartbeat; check your blood
pressure, weight and urine.

Continue to follow baby’s growth!

Screen for Group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteria
using a q-tip culture after 35 weeks.

Check baby’s position!

May check your cervical dilatation

Your baby
Baby is continuing to grow. He/she will reach 6-9
lbs by birth and will be 19-21 inches long!

Baby is likely in head down position at this time.

Your physician will check the position in the next
month.

Baby’s movements continue to be more squirmy
rather than discrete movements. Keep monitoring
baby with those kick counts!!

For the partner
Hold her the best you can such that you both are
comfortable.

Be understanding with her swing emotions and
eating habits.

Your body
The following symptoms are typical:

Nervousness/anticipation – you might feel
inadequate for the role of motherhood, but,
you will rise to the occasion! Make sure that you
discuss your feelings with your partner and with
other supportive mothers in your community,
family or network of friends.

Hemorrhoids – can cause pain, itching and rectal
bleeding particularly during a bowel movement.
Keep your stools soft, use witch hazel compresses,
ice packs, or Tucks. You can also use Anusol HC
or Preparation H as needed.

Varicose veins – you may experience aching or
throbbing. Some will disappear after birth. In the
meantime, avoid standing for a prolonged period
of time, elevate your feet, wear support hose.

Pregnancy tips
Organizing your home – nesting– is very common.
Just make sure that you don’t over do it.

Avoid standing on ladders.

Make sure that you paint in a well ventilated area using only latex paints.

Begin to prepare for yourself and baby.

You will need to have a car seat to take baby home in!!

Have these supplies on hand:
Large sanitary pads,Tylenol and Ibuprofen, nursing pads, bottles and nipples if needed (as well as formula for bottle fed babies).

Soothies brand gel pads are fabulous for
breastfeeding mothers for the first two weeks of
nursing!!!

Begin to pack your bags – you will need to
consider: Shampoo, toothbrush and paste, basic
cosmetics and supplies, lip balm, camera, going
home clothes for yourself and your baby!!!!

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Ogden Women's Clinic 4403 Harrison Blvd. Suite 4650 Ogden, Utah 84403 (801) 387-4400