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. Please ask, when do pregnant women start to experience edema?Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally, you can do an early pregnancy test around day 35 of your missed period or have a blood HCG test 10 days after intercourse to confirm pregnancy. After becoming pregnant, it is important to rest and maintain proper nutrition, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Regular prenatal check-ups, such as ultrasound for fetal anomaly screening and Down syndrome screening, should be performed. The normal depth of amniotic fluid is 3–7 cm, and the amniotic fluid index (AFI) between 8–20 cm is considered normal. Your current AFI is 40 mm, which is slightly low. It is recommended that you drink more water and eat more fruits with high water content.