Patient's question:
I just found out that I'm pregnant. This is my first time, and I don't understand much. It's said that I'll need to go for prenatal check-ups in the future. How do prenatal check-ups work?Doctor's answer:
Generally, during the 4th to 8th week of pregnancy, it is recommended to have an ultrasound examination at the hospital to check for fetal heartbeat and fetal stalk, while also monitoring your hormone levels. Then, at the third month of pregnancy, an NT test should be done, at the fourth month, a prenatal screening should be conducted, and at the sixth month, you need to drink glucose solution. From the seventh to eighth month, a comprehensive major anomaly scan should be performed. Then, during the pre-labor period, an ultrasound should be done to check the baby's position.