I believe everyone knows what prenatal check-ups are. Prenatal check-ups play a very important role, so we recommend that pregnant women pay attention to doing a good job of prenatal check-ups. Pregnant women generally need to do nine to thirteen prenatal check-ups during pregnancy. It is generally believed that the first prenatal check-up for pregnant women is very important, so pregnant women should pay attention to their first prenatal check-up. The third prenatal check-up is also very important. So what items should be checked in the third prenatal check-up? 17-20 weeks The third prenatal check-up · detailed ultrasound examination · can reveal the gender of the fetus · the first fetal movement · the occurrence of false labor. Expectant mothers will undergo an ultrasound examination at 20 weeks of pregnancy, mainly to see if there are any major problems with the fetus's external development. The doctor will carefully measure the fetus's head circumference, abdominal circumference, check the length of the thigh bone and examine the spine for congenital abnormalities. Expectant mothers can already tell the gender of the fetus at 16 weeks, but the accuracy is higher at 20 weeks. As for the first fetal movement that expectant mothers look forward to the most, it will occur at around 18 to 20 weeks for the first pregnancy and at 16 to 18 weeks for the second pregnancy. In addition, expectant mothers will experience false labor after 20 weeks, most of which will be relieved within 30 minutes, but the frequency will increase as the number of weeks of pregnancy increases. 17-20 weeks pregnant women's life review Pregnant women should have a balanced diet and avoid gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy. During prenatal checkups, the doctor will give appropriate advice based on the situation. During this stage, morning sickness will basically disappear, appetite will become better, and it is also the time when you gain weight, so you should be moderate in your diet. Most pregnant women are prone to leg cramps, so calcium and iron supplementation must be adequate during pregnancy. However, before taking supplements, you should discuss with your obstetrician and gynecologist to determine the most appropriate time to take them. If a pregnant woman has tooth decay or other oral diseases, she must inform her dentist of the fact of pregnancy in advance. You must always pay attention to oral hygiene, especially in the early stages of pregnancy when morning sickness can easily produce stomach acid. It is best to rinse your mouth or brush your teeth more often to maintain oral hygiene and dental health. In order to make the pregnancy process smoother, you can start doing some simple exercises every day. In the above article, we introduced the importance of prenatal check-ups for pregnant women. We recommend that pregnant women must have nine to thirteen prenatal check-ups during pregnancy. Prenatal check-ups are not only beneficial to the pregnant woman's body but also to the development of the fetus. The above article introduces the items of the third prenatal check-up in detail. |
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