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Prenatal care: 3rd trimester visits
Repeat the usual drill
Detect cervical changes
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Repeat routine health checks
Test for group B strep
Check the baby's position
Keep asking questions
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Prenatal care is an important part of a healthy pregnancy, especially as your due date approaches. Your health care provider might ask you to schedule prenatal care appointments during your third trimester about every 2 or 4 weeks, depending on your health and pregnancy history. Starting at 36 weeks, you'll need weekly checkups until you deliver.