Patient's question:
I am very scared when this happens. I often have lower abdominal pain and don't know how to solve it, so I came here to consult. What is the first test you did after getting pregnant?Doctor's answer:
1. Medical History Inquiry: Experts state that the primary purpose of the first prenatal visit is to inquire about your medical history and provide necessary guidance. If your family has any special medical histories (such as hypertension, diabetes), or chromosomal variations, and if you have any special conditions (such as obesity, lower back pain), these are all information to be recorded during the first conversation. Then there are discussions about past pregnancy histories, issues with natural or induced miscarriages, and any problems you encountered during previous deliveries, etc.2. Physical Examination and Gynecological Check-up: The examination includes checking the heart and lungs, measuring arterial blood pressure to assess your overall physical condition. Your weight will be measured, your spine will be examined to check for scoliosis, and you will receive advice to help reduce back pain, which is common during pregnancy.
Essential check-ups during the first prenatal visit include:
1. Urine Test: Results are available immediately, checking for the presence of protein and sugar in the urine. Urine tests are required monthly.
2. Gynecological Examination: The breasts will be examined for nodules (such as cysts or fibroids), the size of the uterus will be checked, and a cervical smear test will be performed.
3. Ultrasound Examination: Before determining the timing of your next check-up (approximately 12–16 weeks after your last menstrual period, or the 10th–14th week of pregnancy), the doctor will order blood tests and an ultrasound examination. The results of these two tests will be analyzed during the second visit. (The dates mentioned here are for guidance, and the first blood test can also be performed during the first three months.)
In summary, prenatal check-ups will now regularly appear in your life, as you must undergo a check-up each month until delivery. Experts state that if early pregnancy is confirmed within the first 12 weeks and the pregnancy continues, you will be registered and examined, a perinatal medical record will be established, and follow-up visits will be scheduled. Generally, these should begin around the fourth month, with one check-up every four weeks until the 28th week; every two weeks from the 28th to the 36th week; and once a week from the 36th week until delivery. Prenatal check-ups typically require 10–12 visits.