Should I have any tests or procedures in week 27 of pregnancy?

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  1. Between weeks 24 and 28, many women are given the glucose challenge test (GCT) or the glucose tolerance test (GTT). These tests help diagnose gestational diabetes and anemia. If you are experiencing excessive swelling in your legs, ankles, hands, or face, your doctor may test for preeclampsia.

    Between weeks 24 and 28, many women are given the glucose challenge test (GCT) or the glucose tolerance test (GTT). These tests help diagnose gestational diabetes and anemia. If you are experiencing excessive swelling in your legs, ankles, hands, or... More