How long does it take to see an obstetrician?

After confirming pregnancy, you need to go to the hospital for examination. During the entire pregnancy process, there are many items that need to be checked, and the items to be checked are different at different times. However, pregnancy is different from the treatment of ordinary diseases, and many people are not very clear about which department they should go to in the hospital. So, how long does it take to be pregnant before you can go to the obstetrics department? Let’s take a look below.

Generally, women start to visit the obstetrics department three months into their pregnancy, because at this time a small card needs to be created, which means it is officially time to start prenatal check-ups. In fact, you need to go to the hospital for a check-up around 50 days into your pregnancy. You can go to the obstetrics department or the gynecology department. The doctor will arrange an ultrasound examination, mainly to see whether it is an intrauterine pregnancy. After pregnancy, you usually have a gynecological examination, and then go to the obstetrics department for a prenatal check-up after it stabilizes.

First of all, we all know that women can self-detect early pregnancy, and if there are no abnormalities in the first month of pregnancy, there is no need for examination. If no abnormalities are found the first time, the pregnancy should be checked every 4 weeks from 20 to 36 weeks, and once a week after 36 weeks, for a total of 9 prenatal examinations. In some hospitals, obstetrics and gynecology departments are together, but in a few hospitals, they are separated. Of course, obstetricians are more specialized. When you go to the hospital and tell the person at the registration counter that you want to have a prenatal check-up, most pregnant women will choose to go to the obstetrics department.

You can go to the obstetrics department for check-ups from the moment you become pregnant. After 12 weeks, you should have a comprehensive check-up, consider the hospital you want to give birth in, and establish a prenatal check-up file. After you become pregnant, it is best to have your checkups in the same hospital and see the same doctor. This way the doctor will have a better understanding of your entire pregnancy, which will be of great benefit to your future delivery.

What are the benefits of prenatal check-up

Early pregnancy: Prenatal examinations in the early stages of pregnancy can confirm pregnancy early, and through blood pressure measurement, blood and urine tests, comprehensive physical examinations and genetic counseling, etc., we can fully understand the physical health of the pregnant woman, assess whether she can withstand the entire pregnancy process, and check for any risk factors that are not conducive to pregnancy.

Mid-pregnancy: Prenatal check-ups in the second trimester can provide timely observation of the physical and mental changes of the pregnant woman and the growth and development of the fetus, understand whether the fetal position is normal, whether there are any abnormalities in the pregnant woman's pelvis, and begin to make early preparations for late delivery.

Late pregnancy: Prenatal examinations in the late stages can detect abnormalities and special conditions in time before delivery, and actively prevent and treat them, making it easier for doctors to give correct prenatal health guidance and choose the appropriate method of delivery to ensure a safe and smooth delivery.

Prenatal examinations during pregnancy can help you identify and detect abnormal health problems in a timely manner, and correct and improve them in a timely manner, thereby promoting health care during pregnancy. Generally, at least 10 to 12 prenatal checkups are required during the entire pregnancy. I hope pregnant mothers can take this seriously and take responsibility for their own health and the good development of their baby.