Patient's question:
Last week, I accidentally found out that I had been pregnant for a month. My friend knew and said I should go for a prenatal check-up. How many days after a normal pregnancy should one go for a prenatal check-up?Doctor's answer:
The end begins when menstruation starts. Generally, it is necessary to have a first obstetric examination after more than five weeks of pregnancy. First, a blood HCG test should be conducted, followed by an ultrasound to confirm whether the fetus is inside the uterus or ectopic. Usually, by the time the fetus is three months old, it is recommended to go to the hospital for health registration. Then, regular prenatal check-ups should be scheduled. Within the first six months, a check-up should be done every month. From the seventh to the eighth month, a check-up should be done every two weeks. After the ninth month, a check-up should be done every week until the baby is born. During the early pregnancy period, it is very easy to have a miscarriage, so special attention must be paid.