Patient's question:
I'm going for a prenatal check-up tomorrow. I heard that others say you shouldn't eat dinner before a thorough examination. Can I eat dinner when I go for the prenatal check-up?Doctor's answer:
The content of prenatal examinations needs to be understood in advance. If there are blood tests, it is better to go on an empty stomach. If there are no blood tests, you don't need to fast. In the early stages of pregnancy, general examinations include ultrasound, hormone tests, etc. In the middle stages of pregnancy, blood sugar tests, liver function and kidney function tests, and screening tests like the triple test all require fasting. In the later stages, fetal heart monitoring does not require fasting.