Patient's question:
Daughter-in-law has been divorced for 2 years and is pregnant for 50 days. In order to have a healthy grandson, what are the detailed pre-natal check-up items after getting pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Generally, it is best to conduct thorough pre-pregnancy checks before conception to identify any issues and seek treatment before getting pregnant. Currently in early pregnancy, it is also recommended to undergo several relevant tests, such as fetal MRI, thyroid function tests (TSH, T3, T4, TPOAb, TgAb, TRAb, and TSH), and TORCH screening. Other routine prenatal care items include blood tests, urine tests, liver and kidney function tests, coagulation tests, and electrocardiograms, among others.It is recommended that you establish prenatal records and attend prenatal checkups on schedule. After 12 weeks of pregnancy, an MRI should be performed for NT screening. After 16 weeks of pregnancy, a Down syndrome screening is advised. If the pregnant woman is over 35 years old, an amniocentesis is recommended for prenatal diagnosis. During a normal pregnancy, follow the doctor's advice for prenatal checkups.