What to check for during the 12th week of pregnancy

During pregnancy, in order to ensure the health of the mother and the healthy development of the child, pregnant women must go to the hospital for different examinations at the appropriate time. Different examinations are performed at different times. This is mainly because the development of the fetus is different at different stages of pregnancy, so the conditions that can be detected are also different. So, what tests should be done when you are 12 weeks pregnant? This will be described in detail below.

1. What to check at 12 weeks of pregnancy

Prenatal examination items: establish a pregnancy health care manual, determine gestational age, estimate the expected date of delivery, evaluate high-risk factors during pregnancy, blood pressure, body mass index, fetal heart rate, blood routine, urine routine, blood type (ABO and Rh), fasting blood sugar, liver function and kidney function, hepatitis B virus surface antigen, syphilis spirochete, HIV screening, electrocardiogram;

2. Precautions for 12 weeks of pregnancy

1. First prenatal check-up and file creation:

At 12 weeks, you'll need your first prenatal visit, which will include a pelvic exam, blood pressure measurement, heart and lung examination, and urine sugar test. The hospital will also create a file for you to record the results of each physical examination throughout your pregnancy. Pregnancy examination records are very important for the entire pregnancy. Generally speaking, you will give birth in the hospital where the records are created. So choose the hospital that suits you best.

2. Basal body temperature is higher than usual:

Your body's metabolism speeds up after pregnancy, so your basal body temperature will be higher than usual. Don't think you have a cold, and don't take medicine indiscriminately, as it may cause harm to the fetus. As long as it does not exceed 37.5℃, it is normal!

3. Coccyx pain:

A mother who often sits during the day. You will feel pain in your tailbone. This is because the enlarged uterus compresses the lumbar spine. You can try applying hot or cold compresses to the coccyx for 15 minutes at a time, or try a hot shower, but don't make the water too hot. Don't sit for long periods of time. Take a proper walk. Generally, the pain will be relieved a lot after 4 months of pregnancy.

4. Abandon contact lenses and do not overuse your eyes:

At this time, the sensitivity of the cornea will decrease, coupled with edema, so your eyes are prone to keratitis and conjunctivitis. Therefore, you should pay more attention to rest, avoid using your eyes for long periods of time, and it is best not to wear contact lenses anymore, but wear frame glasses instead to allow your cornea to have a good rest.

5. Toothpaste should be "salty" but not "anti-inflammatory": You are prone to gingivitis at this time. When choosing toothpaste, do not choose anti-inflammatory toothpaste, because the chemicals in toothpaste are not safe for the fetus. For you, "salty" toothpaste is the best choice, because the salt in salt-containing toothpaste has anti-inflammatory and tooth-healthy effects, and it is the safest anti-inflammatory toothpaste.