What tests should be done at 16 weeks of pregnancy

The 16th week of pregnancy has entered the second trimester of pregnancy, and the second prenatal check-up during the pregnancy is usually carried out at this stage. In order to make the prenatal check-up more complete, the expectant mother should wear loose clothes, bring various documents required for the prenatal check-up, and choose a more suitable means of transportation to ensure the health of herself and the fetus. So what tests do you need to do during the 16th week of pregnancy?

1. Fetal heart rate

The normal heart rate of a fetus will be more than 120 and less than 160 beats per minute. If the fetal heart rate exceeds or is less than this standard value, it means that the fetal heart rate is abnormal. During fetal heart monitoring, if any abnormalities are found in the fetal heartbeat pattern, timely medical treatment is required to prevent the fetus from lacking oxygen in the pregnant mother.

2. Weight

Because being too thin or too fat for pregnant women may affect the growth and development of the fetus, only a reasonable weight loss is best for pregnant women and fetuses. Generally, the weight gain rate in the second half of pregnancy is rapid. For obese pregnant women, the intake of high-protein or high-fat foods can be appropriately reduced to enable a more successful natural delivery.

3. Gong Gao

Based on the accurate measurement of the maternal uterine height and the fetal abdominal circumference, the gestational age of the pregnant woman can be determined, the development of the fetus can be understood, and the baby's weight can be roughly estimated. At the same time, through prenatal examinations, it is possible to detect more immediately whether the fetus has language delays, so that it can be treated and corrected more promptly.