How long into pregnancy do you need to go to the hospital for a check-up?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Generally, a fetal pole should appear at 42 days of pregnancy, and a fetal heartbeat should be detectable at 56 days. Only embryos that show both a fetal pole and a heartbeat are considered viable. Necessary ultrasound examinations are very important in the early stages of pregnancy. From weeks 3 to 9 of pregnancy, monthly tests are required, and after that, weekly tests should be conducted.