Patient's question:
How long after getting pregnant is it recommended to start prenatal examinations? I am currently 6 weeks pregnant, so when should I have my first prenatal check-up?Doctor's answer:
Six weeks of pregnancy is equivalent to 42 days. At this time, you can go to the hospital for a prenatal examination. It is necessary to have a color Doppler ultrasound and blood test. As long as the color Doppler ultrasound shows a well-developed gestational sac in the uterine cavity, and the levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and progesterone in the blood are within the normal range, it proves that everything is normal, and you don't need to worry. At 42 days of pregnancy, pregnancy symptoms should have reappeared. Therefore, eat small, frequent meals, get adequate rest, and avoid greasy and difficult-to-digest foods. Follow the doctor's advice and go to the hospital for regular prenatal examinations.