What to do during prenatal check-up during the epidemic

During the epidemic, in order to better control the development of the epidemic, the whole country requires everyone to stay at home as much as possible and avoid going out. For friends who need to undergo prenatal check-ups during the epidemic, it is necessary to see whether the check-up is absolutely necessary and whether it can be delayed. If it is an important prenatal check-up in the late pregnancy, you can contact the hospital first to see what the hospital's arrangements are.

1. The date for the prenatal check-up has arrived. Can I go to the hospital for the check-up at this time?

In fact, whether it is possible to go to the hospital for prenatal check-ups during extraordinary times, expectant mothers need to consider the following matters.

1. Is this prenatal check-up absolutely necessary? If this prenatal check-up is just a routine check-up (such as weighing, measuring blood pressure, etc.), and the expectant mother does not feel anything abnormal, then it is okay not to go to the hospital for a prenatal check-up. On the contrary, if this prenatal check-up is very important (such as fetal abnormality examination), then you need to go to the hospital for the check-up.

2. Is the situation urgent? In fact, many prenatal examinations for pregnant women have a "deadline". For example, Down syndrome screening is mainly performed between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. If the expectant mother is already 20 weeks pregnant, then she must go to the hospital for a prenatal examination this time. In addition, if the expectant mother feels anything obviously abnormal, she should go to the hospital for a check-up even if it is not the date for the prenatal check-up.

The date for the pregnant woman's prenatal check-up has arrived, but the epidemic is quite serious during this period. Can she go to the hospital for a prenatal check-up? The expectant mother can also listen to the doctor's advice, such as calling the doctor in advance for consultation. I believe the doctor will give the expectant mother a detailed reply based on the situation of the local hospital.

2. What should expectant mothers pay attention to when going to the hospital for prenatal check-up during this special period?

Under the current circumstances, expectant mothers should try not to go out if possible, but if they have to go to the hospital, they must pay attention to the following points.

①. Wear a mask when going out

This goes without saying, I believe all expectant mothers know it. But one thing needs to be noted: some expectant mothers may wear 1~2 more masks for fear of being infected, which can easily make them feel breathless. In fact, as long as the method of wearing the mask is correct, it is sufficient to wear one mask at a time.

② Avoid crowded places

During extraordinary times, pregnant women are advised to stay away from crowded places as much as possible when going out. If the hospital is not far from home, expectant mothers can walk there and take the bus or subway less often. Of course, buses and subways may have stopped operating in some places, and private cars are also strictly controlled, so it seems that expectant mothers can only walk.

③. Try to choose a professional obstetrics and gynecology hospital

Compared with general hospitals (which have more people), the probability of infection in specialized obstetrics and gynecology hospitals is relatively lower. Therefore, if there is a specialized obstetrics and gynecology hospital in the local area, such as a maternal and child health care hospital, expectant mothers should try to go there for prenatal check-ups to reduce the chance of infection.

④. After the prenatal check-up, be sure to wash your hands frequently when you return home

Some experts have said online that washing hands frequently is as important as wearing a mask during extraordinary times. Especially after the expectant mother has been to the hospital, although many hospitals are frequently disinfected, there is always a constant stream of patients there, so after returning home from the prenatal check-up, the expectant mother must remember to wash her hands frequently.

In short, expectant mothers must pay more attention during extraordinary periods. If it is not a necessary prenatal check-up or an emergency, expectant mothers should not go to the hospital if possible. You should also go out less, wash your hands frequently, and keep a happy mood.