Patient's question:
This month, my period hasn't come yet, and I've been feeling very tired and weak, often feeling nauseous. I'm wondering if it's because I had many sexual encounters with my boyfriend last month and didn't breastfeed. I'm worried it might be pregnancy symptoms. The day before yesterday, I took a pregnancy test, but it didn't show anything, so I'm afraid it might not be accurate. I want to find another time to retest, so I'd like to consult about when is the best time to do an early pregnancy test for more accurate results.Doctor's answer:
The timing of prenatal check-ups during the entire early pregnancy process is as follows:- Within 12 weeks (three months) of pregnancy: Conduct a thorough check-up.
- During the second trimester (13–28 weeks of pregnancy): Conduct a thorough check-up every month.
- During the third trimester (28–36 weeks of pregnancy): Conduct a thorough check-up every two weeks.
- After 36 weeks of pregnancy until full term: Conduct a thorough check-up once a week.
However, the frequency of check-ups may be increased at the discretion of the early pregnancy process. If any abnormalities are detected, it is recommended to visit the hospital for a thorough check-up at any time.
The early stage of pregnancy refers to the period from the first week of conception to the end of the thirteenth week.