Patient's question:
My job is a salesperson, which requires frequent standing, moving goods, and crouching to retrieve items for customers. During the first month of my pregnancy, I experienced two instances of light bleeding. Recently, because of the manager's request to work overtime for over an hour after closing, crouching to clean the floor, I had a small amount of liquid discharge from my vagina—clear and light yellow, not like blood, nor like leukorrhea. The doctor said that since I'm only three months pregnant, they cannot make a diagnosis and can only do an ultrasound to check.Could you please answer the following:
- I had a color Doppler ultrasound at nine weeks of pregnancy. Would it be harmful to the fetus if I have another one now?
- Should I consider changing my job?
Doctor's answer:
According to your situation, undergo the Down syndrome screening test between weeks 15-20 of pregnancy, and the 4D ultrasound examination between weeks 20-28 to determine the condition of the fetus. Additionally, now enhance your nutrition and supplement with calcium between weeks 13-27 of pregnancy to promote fetal development. Pregnant women should consume nutrients rationally. In addition to ensuring daily protein and calorie intake, it is also necessary to ensure the supply of calcium, iron, zinc, and various vitamins. Avoid overtime work and ensure sufficient rest time. As the pregnancy progresses, the burden on the mother's body will increase, so to protect your own health and the health of the fetus, it is not advisable to extend working hours beyond normal workdays, and rest periods should also be arranged during work hours.