Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? Could you please tell me about the schedule and items for prenatal check-ups?Doctor's answer:
Prenatal check-ups should start in early pregnancy, specifically within the first three months, and the earlier, the better. Throughout the entire pregnancy, the specific timing for prenatal check-ups is as follows: once within the first 12 weeks (three months) of pregnancy to promptly identify early pregnancy symptoms and begin health care; once a month during the second trimester (weeks 13-28) to promptly screen for high-risk pregnancies. If high-risk factors are identified, the frequency of check-ups should be increased as needed, and necessary corrective treatments should be provided. Every two weeks during the third trimester (weeks 28-36) to promptly identify factors affecting normal delivery and pregnancy-related complications or comorbidities. Starting from 36 weeks until full-term pregnancy, weekly check-ups should be conducted to closely monitor the condition of the pregnant woman and fetus, better preparing for delivery. However, if the pregnancy process is normal, the frequency of check-ups may be reduced accordingly. Any abnormal findings should be reported to the hospital for immediate examination. Starting from 36 weeks until full-term pregnancy, weekly check-ups should be conducted to closely monitor the condition of the pregnant woman and fetus, better preparing for delivery. However, if the pregnancy process is normal, the frequency of check-ups may be reduced accordingly. Any abnormal findings should be reported to the hospital for immediate examination.