Regular physical examinations are arranged for women after pregnancy, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. There are many items that need to be checked in order to have a clearer understanding of the baby's condition. Some expectant mothers may hear the word 'pregnancy embryo' but do not understand it. So, what is pregnancy embryo?
Fetal bud and fetal heart, also known as embryo, refer to various organs gradually formed during the development of the fertilized egg. Before 8 weeks of pregnancy, it is called embryo or fetal bud, and from 3 to 4 weeks of the first month of pregnancy, it is called the fetal bud stage.
It is recommended to take folic acid during the first three months of pregnancy to prevent the occurrence of fetal neurovascular malformations. Perform Down syndrome screening at 14-19 weeks of pregnancy and four-dimensional color ultrasound screening at 22-26 weeks of pregnancy to determine fetal development in the uterus.
Precautions during pregnancy:
1. Nutrition during pregnancy: not only ensure adequate nutrition, but also avoid excessive nutrition. It is ideal to maintain the weight gain during pregnancy at 12.5kg, to avoid the occurrence of full-term low weight infants or macrosomia, to eat a small number of meals, to avoid excessive fluctuations in blood sugar, and to avoid diabetes during pregnancy;
2. Pregnancy examination: Pay attention to reasonable examinations during pregnancy, which can effectively avoid maternal and infant complications, such as NT examination, four-dimensional ultrasound, glucose tolerance test, which are very important for maintaining maternal and infant health;
3. Pregnancy mood: During pregnancy, excessive work and life pressure can easily cause anxiety, which is not conducive to the health of mother and baby. Attention should be paid to relieving stress and maintaining a cheerful mood.
