The first prenatal check-up after the pregnancy test
The nerves with which you have faced the result of the pregnancy test have given way to the most complete happiness. You are pregnant and now what? As soon as you get over the news, as soon as you assume that you will soon be a mother, you have to start caring for your pregnancy. First of all, you h
The nerves with which you have faced the result of the pregnancy test have given way to the most complete happiness. You are pregnant and now what? As soon as you get over the news, as soon as you assume that you will soon be a mother, you have to start caring for your pregnancy. First of all, you have to go to your first prenatal check. Sooner.
What is the first prenatal check
As soon as you know the positive result of your pregnancy test, you have to tell your general practitioner. Between the two you will plan future gynecological consultations to control the development of pregnancy. The doctor will refer you as soon as possible to your first prenatal check-up, which will surely be the most complicated and the most difficult to face. Therefore, you should be prepared for your first visit in pregnancy and it will help you to know what the first prenatal checkup consists of.
- The first prenatal visit is to develop and review your medical history to detect possible complications in pregnancy. The doctor will ask about your health status, if you have allergies, any illness or family history, as well as about your lifestyle habits. The questions follow about your menstrual cycle, previous pregnancies or previous abortions.
- After the questions will come a physical examination noting data such as height, weight or blood pressure. The gynecological examination is necessary to make sure that everything is in order and check the size of the uterus and the condition of the cervix. You may also have an ultrasound at this time to detect possible risk factors.
- In this first prenatal check will also blood tests and urine. Urine tests will look for possible infections, while the blood test will be done to determine the blood group, hemoglobin levels, blood compatibility with the father of the baby as well as to collect the history of diseases in childhood.
- In this first prenatal visit you may also receive calls prenatal diagnostic tests where you can recognize the possible anomalies of the baby. These tests are done if you are older than 35, if you have a family history of congenital diseases or if you have been exposed to teratogenic agents. Por - Finally, to finish the first prenatal check-up, the doctor will give you the estimated date of delivery. And from this moment, you just have to enjoy your pregnancy and start taking care of yourself more than ever.
Laura Velez . Editor of Children's Guide
