Patient's question:
I have been with my husband for eight years, and finally, we are welcoming our love's. A few days ago, I suddenly felt nauseous and vomiting, and I couldn't stand the smell of cooking oil. At first, I thought it was just a slight cold, but later, my husband suggested it might be pregnancy and encouraged me to get tested. Once I knew I was pregnant, I felt very nervous because it was my first time being a mother.What kind of help do I need: What are the precautions for pregnant women?
Doctor's answer:
Precautions for pregnant women include: Prenatal check-ups should start from early pregnancy, i.e., within the first 3 months, and the earlier, the better. Throughout the entire pregnancy, the specific timing for prenatal check-ups is as follows: Once within the first 12 weeks (three months) of pregnancy to identify early pregnancy symptoms promptly and start health care early; Once a month during the second trimester (13-28 weeks of pregnancy) to screen for high-risk pregnancies. If high-risk factors are identified, the frequency of check-ups should be increased accordingly, and necessary corrective treatments should be provided; Every two weeks during the third trimester (28-36 weeks of pregnancy) to promptly identify factors affecting normal delivery and pregnancy complications or comorbidities; Once a week after 36 weeks of pregnancy until full-term to closely monitor the condition of the pregnant woman and the fetus, preparing better for delivery. However, if the pregnancy process is normal, the frequency of check-ups can be reduced accordingly. If any abnormalities are found, the pregnant woman should go to the hospital for a check-up at any time.