Patient's question:
Do prenatal examinations need internal examinations? What are checked?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the regulation that pregnant women undergo regular prenatal examinations is formulated based on the characteristics of fetal development and maternal physiological changes. Its purpose is to monitor the fetal development and the health status of the pregnant woman, enabling early detection of problems, timely correction and treatment, and ensuring that both the pregnant woman and the fetus can smoothly progress through the pregnancy.The total number of prenatal examinations during the entire pregnancy is generally required to be 9 to 13 times. The initial examination should be conducted within 3 months after the menstrual period stops, followed by examinations every 1 to 2 months. From the 6th to the 7th month of pregnancy (24th to 32nd week), monthly examinations are required. After the 8th month (32nd to 36th week), examinations should be conducted every two weeks, and in the final month, weekly examinations are necessary. If any abnormal conditions are detected, it is essential to follow the doctor's recommended date for follow-up examinations.
Regular examinations allow for continuous observation and understanding of the fetal development and maternal physiological changes at each stage. For example, it can determine whether the fetus is growing and developing normally within the uterus and whether the pregnant woman's nutrition is adequate. Additionally, it can identify early symptoms of common complications in pregnant women, such as gestational edema, preeclampsia, and anemia, enabling timely treatment and preventing the progression of the disease to a more severe stage. During pregnancy, the fetal position may also change. Since the fetus floats in the amniotic fluid and can move frequently within the uterus, a normal head position may sometimes shift to an abnormal breech position. If this is detected early, it can be corrected promptly. If examinations are not conducted regularly or are delayed, even if abnormal conditions are discovered, they may be difficult or impossible to correct due to the delay. Therefore, regular prenatal examinations are extremely necessary.
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