What is the use of bone density test in pregnant women?

In addition to routine physical examinations during pregnancy, normal bone density tests are also required. Some pregnant women may not be familiar with the normal value of bone density examination. Some hospitals in small areas will not conduct normal bone density tests. In fact, it is very important to check the normal bone density during pregnancy. What is the role of bone density testing during pregnancy?

After pregnancy, the pregnant woman's body will change, and the fetus needs to absorb the pregnant woman's calcium to develop, so the pregnant woman may experience a decrease in normal bone density. If it is not discovered in time, serious conditions may occur. It is best to do a bone density test after pregnancy. It is generally recommended to conduct about three tests throughout the pregnancy.

The first time is best to be around four months of pregnancy, to see if the fetus can grow and develop normally; the second time is best to be at six months, to check the calcium absorption of the pregnant woman, so as to understand the calcium absorption of the fetus; the third time is after the seventh month of pregnancy, when the baby will grow faster and faster. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women take calcium tablets every day after three months of pregnancy.

There are professional testing instruments to check the normal value of bone density. It mainly uses professional tools to test the size and shape of the pregnant woman's feet. The relative T value and Z value are obtained through calculation of the instrument. Then these data are compared with those of normal people. A standard deviation (SD) can be obtained to judge whether the pregnant woman has osteoporosis.

What is the role of bone density tests for pregnant women? During pregnancy, doctors require some pregnant mothers to undergo bone density tests. This test is very unfamiliar, and many mothers have never heard of it, so they will have many doubts about it. So, what is the role of normal bone density measurement in pregnant women?

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Know whether pregnant women are calcium deficient

A woman's bone calcium reserves (too high or too low) before and during pregnancy are particularly important for the healthy physical and mental growth and development of the fetus. A bone density test for pregnant women during pregnancy can help understand the bone hyperplasia during pregnancy, find out whether the pregnant woman has calcium deficiency, and then do the corresponding pre-pregnancy care, which has a good preventive effect on osteoporosis and pregnancy-induced hypertension in pregnant women.

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Necessity of bone density examination in pregnant women

The endocrine system of pregnant women will change, the elasticity of their joints and tendons will decrease, and the fetus also needs a lot of calcium to ensure growth and development, which can easily lead to a decrease in the normal bone density of pregnant women. If not handled in time and measures are taken to improve it, it may cause pregnant women to suffer from gestational osteomalacia or refractory osteoporosis, and fractures may occur even after a slight impact or simple exercise.

Therefore, experts recommend that pregnant mothers should undergo three bone density tests during pregnancy. The first test is usually between early pregnancy and 16 weeks. The purpose of the test is to check the calcium reserve of the pregnant woman herself. The second test is usually between 20 and 24 weeks of pregnancy to check the calcium absorption of the pregnant woman to ensure that the pregnant woman can provide sufficient calcium for the fetus in the early stage of fetal bone growth. The third test is usually after 28 weeks of pregnancy. At this stage, the fetus grows rapidly. Through the test, it can be determined whether the pregnant woman can provide a certain amount of calcium for the fetus.