What tests do pregnant women usually do?

It is essential for women to undergo some examinations when they are pregnant. Since every woman's physical constitution is different, the examinations for pregnant women are also different. However, there are some examinations that are necessary for pregnant women, such as B-ultrasound examinations. In addition, the examinations required for pregnant women are different at different stages of pregnancy. The following will introduce to female friends what examinations pregnant women generally need to undergo.

What tests do pregnant women need to do?

First, routine check-ups for pregnant women during pregnancy. There are some routine examinations to understand the hemoglobin and blood type of pregnant women. We will generally also understand the husband's blood type and the possibility of hemolysis in the child due to blood type incompatibility during pregnancy and after delivery, and whether such examination is necessary. We also need to do a urine test to determine whether her kidney function is normal. Are there any corresponding urine abnormalities caused by high blood pressure or kidney disease?

Second, check the blood sugar of pregnant women during pregnancy. Do a blood sugar check, because now there are many diabetic patients who are not discovered before pregnancy. High blood sugar is only found during pregnancy check-ups and finally diagnosed with diabetes. We also need to do corresponding blood sugar checks. Then there are some routine examinations, such as hepatitis B virology examination, hepatitis C virology examination, as well as some liver function, kidney function, syphilis, and AIDS. These are all the routine examinations we have to do now. If necessary, you should also understand the electrolyte situation. There is also B-ultrasound, but not all patients who are pregnant early need to have an ultrasound. Generally, only when bleeding occurs do we recommend that you have an ultrasound examination after the baby comes to see whether the pregnancy is in the uterus and whether the size of the gestational sac is consistent with the gestational age. If there are no symptoms and everything seems to be going well, we recommend doing the first B-ultrasound around 11 to 12 weeks. Because the purpose of doing B-ultrasound around 11 to 12 weeks is to screen the thickness of the zona pellucida, medically called NT, to understand whether the child has vascular malformations or other factors.

Third, the pregnant woman's ultrasound examination during pregnancy can check the number of embryos: at this time, through ultrasound examination, the position of the embryonic sac in the uterus can be roughly seen. If it is not seen, it is necessary to suspect the possibility of ectopic pregnancy. If the pregnant mother has no vaginal bleeding, she only needs to observe the location of the embryonic sac implantation. If there is vaginal bleeding, it is usually a "threatened abortion". If some tissue falls out of the vagina during this period, you should consider whether you have really miscarried. In addition, the number of embryos can be seen during the 5th to 8th week of pregnancy to determine whether the expectant mother is pregnant with twins.

What are the precautions for pregnant women to take when doing examinations?

It’s better to create a card early. Each hospital has a deadline, such as it must be confirmed before 28 weeks. Under normal circumstances, as long as the results of the first examination meet the requirements, the hospital will allow the creation of a medical record. If you are transferred from another hospital, although you can bring the test reports from the original hospital, the incomplete items must be redone in the new hospital. Only after passing the test can a medical record be created. (PS. This medical record is different from the outpatient medical record)

Creating a card is a very good thing for expectant mothers. This way, every time you go to the hospital, you don’t have to carry a large stack of test results around. You only need to bring your medical record card. After registration, the nurse will deliver your medical record directly to the doctor.

Never neglect the procedures for creating a medical record card, because if you accidentally fail to complete it before the hospital's deadline, and an accident occurs in the late pregnancy, the hospital may not have a bed available for you.

During pregnancy checkups, it is best to see a specialist or doctor regularly so that the doctor will have a better understanding of your personal condition and can give you better advice based on your situation. Even if there are emergencies during pregnancy, they can respond proactively.

The above is some information about what examinations pregnant women need to do. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. Generally speaking, it is best for pregnant mothers to have three prenatal checkups during pregnancy: the first in the early pregnancy, the second in the middle pregnancy, and the third in the late pregnancy. And pregnant mothers should not be nervous when doing prenatal check-ups and should maintain a good attitude.