Patient's question:
I am pregnant for the first time and would like to have a detailed prenatal examination checklist. This will help in planning my maternity leave.Doctor's answer:
After pregnancy, the first prenatal check-up is usually conducted between 6 to 13 weeks plus 6 days to create the. The second prenatal check-up and Down syndrome screening are performed between 14 to 19 weeks plus 6 days. The third check-up involves a 4D ultrasound screening between 20 to 23 weeks plus 6 days. The fourth check-up is conducted between 24 to 28 weeks for routine and thorough examinations, during which a glucose tolerance test can be performed. Routine prenatal check-ups are conducted once every two weeks from 28 to 36 weeks. After 40 weeks, prenatal check-ups are performed once a week.