Patient's question:
Yesterday, I used a pregnancy test and found out I'm pregnant. It's been about 50 days since I got pregnant, but I haven't gone to the hospital for an official check-up yet. The main reason is that I don't know when the first prenatal visit should be scheduled. So, I wanted to ask what would be the best time in weeks for this visit?Doctor's answer:
The first prenatal examination should be around 50 days after the menstrual period to carefully check for early pregnancy symptoms and reconfirm the development of the embryo. After confirming the pregnancy, it's recommended to go to the hospital for an ultrasound to create a record for the baby and check if the baby is in the uterus. At around 12 weeks, have another ultrasound to check the baby's heartbeat and basic condition, and conduct blood and urine tests. Between 14-20 weeks, have a screening for Down syndrome. Between 18-24 weeks, have a 4D ultrasound to rule out fetal abnormalities, which will allow you to see the baby's appearance.