Patient's question:
Medical Description: 40 days ultrasound showed 1 cm, 48 days showed 1.4 cm, both without heartbeat. I believed it was due to poor nutrition and bad mood, so I paid more attention later. There was also bleeding, but it stopped after improving nutrition and mood. Now the early pregnancy symptoms are becoming more obvious because I haven't had another ultrasound yet since it's still before 60 days. Could you please ask the doctor if such early pregnancy symptoms indicate normal embryo development?History of Treatment and Effect: No treatment for maintaining the pregnancy was given.
What Help Do You Want: Please provide a detailed answer from the doctor.
Doctor's answer:
Pregnancy Week 12: Fasting blood draw, medical records setup, and basic examinations including ultrasound, routine vaginal discharge tests, gynecological exams, and fetal development assessment. General check-ups include blood pressure, weight, and evaluations of heart, liver, and kidney function, along with blood and urine tests, blood type determination, Down syndrome screening, and a series of infectious disease tests. Common conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, and various types of miscarriage are ruled out.13–16 Weeks Pregnancy Checkup: Starting from the second prenatal visit, basic examinations include weight measurement, blood pressure checks, medical history, and fetal heartbeat monitoring. For mothers-to-be over 16 weeks, blood tests for Down syndrome screening (optimal between 16–18 weeks) and review of the first prenatal blood test report are recommended.
17–20 Weeks Pregnancy Checkup: At 20 weeks, a mother-to-be undergoes an ultrasound examination to assess any major developmental issues with the fetus. Measurements of the fetal head circumference, abdominal circumference, and thigh bone length are carefully taken, along with a check for congenital spinal abnormalities. By 16 weeks, the fetal gender can often be determined. First fetal movements typically occur around 18–20 weeks for first-time mothers, while second-time mothers may feel them between 16–18 weeks.