Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. My husband and I have been married for several years now, and since our living situation is quite good, we have started preparing to have a baby. We are the national policy of promoting healthy reproduction and are planning to get a check-up. Could you please tell me what the detailed items are for the check-up?Doctor's answer:
Preventive healthcare involves thorough testing, including checks for toxoplasmosis, rubella virus, parvovirus B19, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus. These microorganisms can be transmitted to the fetus through the placenta, affecting fetal growth and development, ultimately leading to miscarriage, premature birth, developmental abnormalities, or malformations. Therefore, preventive healthcare testing is crucial. In addition to other general health screenings, it is important to start taking folic acid orally three months before conception and continue until pregnancy occurs.