What are the prenatal examination items during the fifth month of pregnancy?

Prenatal check-ups during pregnancy are helpful in better monitoring the health of the fetus. Through prenatal check-ups, abnormalities of the fetus can be discovered in time, and effective treatment can be used to ensure the healthy development of the child. The following content is what prenatal check-ups are included in 5 months of pregnancy? In order to better protect the health of the fetus in the body, you can fully understand what prenatal check-up items are included.

Prenatal examination items: blood pressure, weight, uterine fundus height, abdominal circumference, fetal heart rate, B-ultrasound fetal malformation screening (18-24 weeks), blood routine, urine routine.

Inspection items:

Weight: Weight control during pregnancy is very important. It is related to high blood pressure and diabetes during pregnancy, as well as the growth of stretch marks and postpartum recovery. (A simple formula for calculating weight is to subtract 100-150 from your height (cm), and multiply by 0.9 to get your standard weight (kg).)

Blood pressure: Gestational hypertension is a common high-risk pregnancy and must be checked at every prenatal check-up. Blood pressure values ​​are expressed as "systolic pressure/diastolic pressure". (≥140/90 mmHg is considered high blood pressure.)

Obstetric examination: Check whether there are any abnormalities in the soft birth canal and reproductive organs in the pelvic cavity, and make an early estimate of delivery.

Pregnancy consultation: You can consult your doctor about any pregnancy-related issues.

Urine test: helps monitor the kidney condition of pregnant women. It generally includes 14 items such as urine volume, urine color, acid-base reaction, specific gravity, and transparency.

Ultrasound fetal malformation screening: Group B Streptococcus can cause neonatal sepsis, pneumonia, meningitis, and even death. This test can detect whether a pregnant woman is infected with Group B Streptococcus.

Amniocentesis: It is used to detect abnormal fetuses. It is best performed between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy (except in special circumstances). It can detect all abnormalities in the number and shape of chromosomes. Amniocentesis has risks. Therefore, amniocentesis is limited to pregnant women at high risk of chromosomal or genetic diseases. For other pregnant women, ultrasound and serum screening tests already give excellent indicators.

First of all, there are many items in the prenatal check-up. Prenatal check-up can help to ensure the health of the fetus in the body, and can also better detect the physical condition of the pregnant woman. Therefore, a prenatal check-up at 5 months of pregnancy can better understand the health status of the fetus in the body, as well as the blood pressure, weight, and urine routine conditions of the pregnant woman. Therefore, prenatal check-ups during pregnancy can protect the mother and child.