Second Pregnancy Check-Up - Week 25
The second pregnancy check-up takes place at the doctor’s office. By this time in the pregnancy, you may have already seen a midwife. The doctor will typically ask more about signs of illness, such as the need for sick leave or similar concerns. However, the conversation will largely depend on your specific needs as a pregnant woman – any particular worries? Pain? Work-related issues?
One condition the doctor will be particularly vigilant about is preeclampsia (pregnancy-induced hypertension). Therefore, your blood pressure will be measured, and a urine test will be done. Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine.
Women with a "negative" rhesus blood type will also have a blood test during the second pregnancy check-up. This test checks the fetus's blood type. If the baby has a "positive" rhesus blood type, you will need to receive an injection to prevent your body from reacting against the baby's blood during delivery. If the test shows that the baby also has a "negative" rhesus blood type, no further treatment is necessary. The result of the blood test is sent to your delivery hospital, which will ensure you receive the correct treatment. The result will also be sent to your general practitioner for informational purposes, but the delivery hospital is responsible for the treatment.
By week 25, you should be able to feel the baby move every day. It is not common for your doctor to perform an ultrasound, but the fetal heartbeat is usually listened to with a Doppler device.
Vaccinations for Pregnant Women – Week 25-32
Whooping cough can be a serious and potentially life-threatening illness for newborns, especially before they are old enough to be vaccinated themselves. Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy protects the newborn from whooping cough in the first months of life. Therefore, the Danish Health Authority recommends that pregnant women get vaccinated during the second or third trimester by their general practitioner.
Pregnant women may have a slightly increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and influenza. Therefore, vaccination against these diseases is recommended for all pregnant women in their second and third trimesters during the autumn and winter seasons. When vaccinated during pregnancy, your baby will also be automatically protected in the early days after birth. This vaccination can be ordered at vacciner.dk.