Twins pregnancy test

When you are pregnant, it is very exciting to find out you are having twins. It feels magical to think that you will have two identical children in the future. Twins are two fetuses. Pregnant with two children at the same time is definitely different from having only one. It is necessary to check the development of the children regularly to ensure that there are no problems. Checking during pregnancy for twins is very important. So, what are the checkups during pregnancy for twins?

Twin pregnancy check schedule

1. Preliminary pregnancy test at 0-5 weeks

If your period hasn't come yet, you should suspect whether you are pregnant. It is recommended that you go to the pharmacy to buy test strips to test yourself. If the result is positive, congratulations. If the result is negative, don’t be careless. If the period still does not come after a week, you need to get checked again.

2. Ultrasound examination at 5-6 weeks to check the number of embryos

You can roughly see the position of the embryonic sac in the uterus. If you cannot see it, you should suspect the possibility of ectopic pregnancy. At 5-8 weeks, the number of embryos can also be seen to determine whether the expectant mother is pregnant with twins.

3. Morning sickness starts at 6-8 weeks, and the fetal heartbeat is checked by ultrasound

If you start to experience nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite, you should eat small meals frequently. If you have not had an ultrasound before, you can do it now. If you can see the fetal heartbeat, it means the fetus is currently in normal condition.

4. Chorionic villus sampling at 9-11 weeks

If the pregnant woman's family has a genetic disease, chorionic villus sampling can be performed during this period. This examination may be invasive and may often cause miscarriage or fetal injury. Please listen carefully to your doctor's advice before doing it.

5. First formal prenatal checkup at 12 weeks

The first prenatal check-up began. The main check-up items included: medical questioning; measuring weight and blood pressure; checking various parts of the body; listening to the baby's heartbeat. I remember the first time I heard the fetal heartbeat, I felt so happy and excited. Life is so magical! Next is to check the size of the uterus; draw blood; and do a urine test.

6. Second prenatal checkup at 13-16 weeks, Down syndrome screening

Pregnant women must undergo routine check-ups every time: weighing, measuring blood pressure, checking the size of the uterus and the baby's fetal heart rate, etc. If the child is over 35 years old, it is recommended to undergo Down syndrome screening at 16-18 weeks, and those at high risk should be arranged to undergo amniocentesis.

7. The third prenatal checkup between 17 and 20 weeks, detailed ultrasound examination

The doctor will mainly look at whether there are major problems with the fetus's external development. The doctor will carefully measure the fetus's head circumference, abdominal circumference, thigh bone length, and examine the spine for congenital abnormalities.

8. The fourth prenatal checkup between 21 and 24 weeks to check for gestational diabetes

Most gestational diabetes tests are done at 24 weeks of pregnancy. If you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you must control it through diet and insulin injections. Do not use oral hypoglycemic drugs to avoid affecting the fetus.

9. The fifth prenatal checkup at 25-28 weeks to check for hepatitis B antigen

The most important thing is to review the antigens and antibodies related to syphilis, AIDS, and hepatitis B, in order to reconfirm the reactions of the pregnant woman during early pregnancy. In addition, rechecking of blood sugar and bile acid is also necessary.

10. The sixth prenatal checkup between 29 and 32 weeks to check for edema

Prenatal check-ups are conducted every two weeks to check whether pregnant women have edema. If the pregnant woman is found to have high blood pressure, proteinuria, generalized edema, etc. during the examination, more attention should be paid to avoid the risk of preeclampsia.

11. The seventh prenatal checkup between 33 and 35 weeks to assess fetal weight

At 34 weeks of pregnancy, it is recommended to have a detailed ultrasound examination to assess the weight and development of the fetus, and to estimate the weight of the fetus at full-term delivery. If the fetus is found to be underweight, more nutrients should be supplemented.

12. 9th prenatal checkup at 36 weeks to prepare for delivery

When a pregnant woman is approaching her due date, prenatal checkups should be conducted once a week as a rule, and the fetal condition should be continuously monitored. At this time, pregnant women can start preparing supplies for hospitalization.

13. 9th prenatal checkup at 37 weeks, pay attention to signs of labor

Pay attention to the fetus and your own condition at all times. Hard and fishy private parts, severe frequent urination, decreased fetal movement, bloody vaginal discharge, etc. are all signs of labor. When water breaks, lie down immediately and rush to the hospital.

14. 10th prenatal checkup between 38 and 42 weeks, preparing for delivery and considering induction of labor

The doctor will perform fetal heart monitoring and B-ultrasound examinations to understand the condition of the amniotic fluid and the fetus in the uterus. If there is no sign of labor after 41 weeks, the pregnant woman should consider hospitalization for induction of labor. The longer the delay, the greater the risk of hypoxia for the fetus.