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NoDoctor's answer:
Hello! Regular prenatal check-ups usually begin around the 12th week of pregnancy. The schedule and content of these check-ups are as follows for reference:1. Around 12 weeks (three months) for the first prenatal check-up.
2. 13-16 weeks: Second prenatal check-up - Down syndrome screening.
3. 17-20 weeks: Third prenatal check-up.
4. 21-24 weeks: Fourth prenatal check-up - Gestational diabetes screening.
5. 25-28 weeks: Fifth prenatal check-up - Hepatitis B antigen and syphilis serology tests.
6. 29-32 weeks: Sixth prenatal check-up - Lower limb edema, risk of preeclampsia, and prevention of preterm labor.
7. 33-35 weeks: Seventh prenatal check-up - Ultrasound (B) examination to assess fetal weight.
8. 36 weeks: Eighth prenatal check-up - Preparing for delivery and reducing AA visits.
9. 37 weeks: Ninth prenatal check-up - Pay attention to fetal movement.
10. 38-42 weeks: Tenth prenatal check-up - Fixed fetal position and descent of the fetal head.