What are the pre-pregnancy check-ups for the second child?

In fact, in daily life, there are many people in today's society who want to have a second child, but physical examination is a very critical step that must be done in order to give birth to a healthy baby. So let us take a look at the pre-pregnancy examination items for the second child.

1. Have a physical examination before pregnancy. This is a test that both husband and wife need to undergo. Especially for women who are preparing to become pregnant, in addition to routine examinations of the heart, liver, kidneys, etc., they should also focus on examining the reproductive system. If you have a sexually transmitted disease, you should wait until you are fully treated before becoming pregnant.

2. Take folic acid orally one month before pregnancy. Taking folic acid can prevent neurodevelopmental disorders. If you don’t take it in time before pregnancy

Folic acid should continue to be supplemented after pregnancy until the 12th week of pregnancy, but do not take more than that.

3. Pay special attention to health care during pregnancy and ensure regular prenatal checkups.

4. Down syndrome screening should be performed during 16-20 weeks of pregnancy. This test involves extracting blood from the pregnant woman and testing the amount and concentration of various substances in the blood in order to determine possible diseases that may occur in the fetus.

5. Amniocentesis should be performed after 20 weeks of pregnancy. This examination is not necessary for normal young pregnant women. Studies have shown that the older the pregnant woman is, the higher the incidence of congenital idiocy and fetal deformities. This is because as women age, their ovaries gradually age and degenerate, the eggs they produce naturally age, and the chance of chromosomal abnormalities increases. This test can directly obtain the number of chromosomes, and based on the test results, it can be determined whether the fetus has abnormalities. There is a 0.5% chance that this test will result in miscarriage.

6. Pay more attention to indicators such as blood sugar and blood pressure. Older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy-related heart disease, pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome and gestational diabetes. Because the blood volume in pregnant women is significantly higher than that in non-pregnant women, the burden on the heart is increased. Pregnant women who already have heart disease may have to terminate their pregnancy early due to intolerance.

7. It is more difficult for older women to give birth naturally, so they need to prepare in advance. Older pregnant women have higher indications for cesarean section, and usually 90% of older pregnant women choose cesarean section. The pelvis of older pregnant women is relatively hard, the ligaments and soft birth canal tissues are less elastic, and the uterine contraction force is correspondingly weakened, which can easily lead to prolonged labor, even dystocia, fetal birth injuries and asphyxia.

The above article has given you a detailed introduction to the pre-pregnancy check-up items for the second child. I believe that everyone has a relatively preliminary understanding. Therefore, in daily life, pre-pregnancy check-up is essential, otherwise some situations will arise.