After confirming pregnancy, the first thing to do is to find a regular and suitable hospital for prenatal examination, because the first prenatal examination for pregnant women is very important. Through a comprehensive examination of the pregnant woman, one can understand her physical condition, dietary habits, and lifestyle, and provide some help and advice during the pregnancy process. In general, what department is better for the first prenatal examination during pregnancy? Let me tell you below.
The best time for the first prenatal examination
The best time for the first prenatal check-up is usually during the 11th to 12th week of pregnancy. It is recommended to choose a trusted hospital and prepare for delivery during the first prenatal examination.
What department is included in the first prenatal examination
The first prenatal examination is mainly to check the physical condition of the pregnant woman and the development of the fetus. Some hospitals have a combination of obstetrics and gynecology, so they can be referred to obstetrics and gynecology. Some hospitals have a separate obstetrics and gynecology department, so they can be referred directly to obstetrics and gynecology.
The inspection items for the first production inspection
1. Measure weight and blood pressure. Doctors will ask expectant mothers about their weight before pregnancy, which can be used as a reference for future weight gain during pregnancy. The ideal weight gain during the entire pregnancy is 10-12.5 kilograms.
2. Blood routine examination. Blood sampling test is needed, mainly to test the mother's blood type, hemoglobin (whether there is anemia), liver function, kidney function, syphilis, hepatitis B, AIDS, etc., so as to take corresponding preventive measures.
3. Urine routine examination. It is mainly to check the values of diabetes and proteinuria of the expectant mother, so as to determine whether the expectant mother has diabetes or poor glucose tolerance, metabolic disease of insulin secretion, renal function (metabolic protein problem), pre eclampsia, pregnancy diabetes and other diseases.
4. Liver and kidney function examination. Check for diseases such as hepatitis and nephritis. Perform a virological examination for hepatitis B virus (HBV) to prevent transmission of the virus to the fetus.
5. Listen to the baby's heartbeat during ultrasound examination. The doctor uses a Doppler fetal monitor to listen to the baby's heartbeat and confirm if it is normal.
6. Check all parts of the body. Doctors will conduct examinations on the thyroid, breast, and pelvic cavity of expectant mothers, mainly to screen for tumors.
The first prenatal examination not only includes many examination items, but also requires the doctor to carefully ask the pregnant woman about some basic information. It is necessary to collect as much data as possible for comparison during future pregnancies. Therefore, expectant mothers should not be too nervous or impatient when facing complicated examination items and Q&A. They should relax and listen carefully to the doctor's advice, which is beneficial to their own and the fetus's health.
