Patient's question:
I'm young, along with my boyfriend, and we've never been familiar with physical technology, so we accidentally got pregnant. Now, we're planning to have the baby, but we don't know when to start prenatal check-ups or what issues to pay attention to. What should we be aware of regarding early pregnancy tests?Doctor's answer:
You are now pregnant. Generally, after confirming pregnancy in the early stages, you should first have blood tests for hCG and progesterone at the hospital to assess the hormone levels and ensure they are normal. Additionally, you can undergo a detailed ultrasound examination after the 5th week of pregnancy to rule out the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. Then, under the guidance of a local doctor, you can have regular prenatal check-ups at the hospital. It is also necessary to take folic acid tablets to prevent the recurrence of neural tube defects in the fetus.