How often should I have a prenatal checkup after 34 weeks?

34 weeks is the late stage of pregnancy. You can have a check-up at this time, or you can wait until 36 weeks to have a check-up. The main purpose is to check the fetal heartbeat and fetal development. Therefore, in the late stage of pregnancy, you need to walk more, adjust your temperament, and arrange a reasonable diet, which is best for the baby's development. Now let us understand how long after 34 weeks we can have a prenatal check-up. I hope it will be helpful to pregnant women.

According to regulations, you should go for weekly check-ups during the 34th week of pregnancy, but you can adjust this according to your situation. So now you can wait for the 36th week for a recheck. If there is no abnormal fetal heart rate this time, then a routine check-up can be recommended. If there is no abnormal fetal monitoring, then you can wait for the 37th week to check with B-ultrasound. In the third trimester of pregnancy, you should pay attention to rest, observe fetal movements, avoid emotional fluctuations, and eat a healthy diet.

Pregnancy check-up items at 34 weeks

1. Routine prenatal examination items:

The number of prenatal examinations in the late pregnancy will increase accordingly. Routine examination items still include blood pressure, weight, uterine fundus height, abdominal circumference, fetal heart rate, fetal position examination, blood routine, urine routine. Fetal heart rate monitoring will be performed at every prenatal examination in the late pregnancy. Routine examinations can help doctors better understand the health status of expectant mothers and the development of the fetus in the uterus, and prepare for delivery after full term.

2. Key prenatal examination items: electrocardiogram

Electrocardiogram examination plays an important role in the early detection and treatment of pregnancy complicated with heart disease and the prevention of its complications. In the late pregnancy, blood volume increases, reaching a peak at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy. The heart's workload increases, and during delivery, the pregnant woman's blood is in a state of increased stasis and peripheral circulatory resistance increases, making some pregnant women prone to heart failure or even heart failure. Therefore, it is recommended to have an ECG review in the third trimester.

Interpretation of key prenatal examination items at 34 weeks of pregnancy

1. The role of electrocardiogram examination

Electrocardiogram examination can screen out expectant mothers with high cardiovascular risk factors, so as to provide key monitoring guidance, timely treatment, control the further development of the disease, and maximize the safety of mother and baby. An electrocardiogram (ECG) test in late pregnancy can monitor the mother's heart load and prepare for a safe delivery.

2. Electrocardiogram examination method

Generally speaking, an electrocardiogram is recommended during the first prenatal check-up, at 32 to 34 weeks of pregnancy, and before delivery. During the examination, the electrodes of the small metal plate are first placed on two points on the body, and then the channel wires are connected to the two ends of the ammeter in the electrocardiograph to form a circuit for recording. Electrocardiogram recording is painless and harmless to the body.

Sometimes, some situations are not easy to be discovered when performing an electrocardiogram on a pregnant woman in a quiet state, so an exercise electrocardiogram will be performed, that is, timely recording after appropriate exercise.

3. Common problems with electrocardiogram examination

Electrocardiograms are relatively complex and difficult for people without medical knowledge to understand. Don't worry, when you receive the electrocardiogram report, the doctor will directly tell you possible problems. The following are some common problems.

(1) Sinus arrhythmia in pregnant women. "Sinus arrhythmia" with breathing changes is completely normal. There is no need to worry or treat it. Just pay attention to daily rest.

(2) Abnormal ST-T on the pregnant woman’s electrocardiogram. ST-T abnormality is an electrocardiogram term that indicates an impairment in the heart's blood supply. ST-T changes in late pregnancy may also be caused by autonomic dysfunction, and are related to factors such as mood, anxiety, and sleep.

(3) Pregnant women have poor R wave progression on their electrocardiogram. Poor R wave progression is common in pathological conditions and can also be seen in normal variations. The incidence rate in normal people is 7%.