Patient's question:
I haven't been to the hospital for a thorough check-up in two months to confirm pregnancy. They advised me to make sure to do prenatal check-ups on schedule. Is it okay if I miss one month?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women can go to the hospital to undergo prenatal examinations at the time scheduled by the doctor. If the fetus is normal in the hospital, there is no need to worry. She can now take folic acid to prevent neural tube defects in the baby. She can take it until she is three months pregnant. Prenatal examinations should be carried out at the scheduled time by the doctor at the hospital. The specific observations for each prenatal examination may differ. Missing a prenatal examination for a month is generally not acceptable. The main purpose of prenatal examinations is to ensure the fetus, including the baby's breathing, amniotic fluid, heart rate, and heartbeat, are normal. Prenatal examinations must be timely and irregular, going to the hospital to prevent the recurrence of dangerous situations for the pregnant woman and the fetus. Pregnant women who need irregular prenatal examinations should do so.