At what week should the first antenatal check-up be?

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Le Hong Lien - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

1. At what week is the first prenatal check-up?

“What week is the first prenatal check-up” is a question that many pregnant women for the first time are concerned about. Normally, 2 weeks after conception, the egg will stay in the fallopian tube and divide for about 48 hours. It takes about 2-3 days for the zygote to gradually move into the uterus and implant. Through a few telltale signs that a woman may suspect that she is pregnant, such as: missed periods, fatigue, vomiting,...
When a woman shows these signs, she should take a pregnancy test. . When the pregnancy test shows 2 lines, you should visit an obstetrician to get the most accurate diagnostic information. At the first visit, pregnant women will have a general physical examination and an ultrasound to determine whether you are really pregnant, single or multiple, whether the pregnancy is inside the uterus or outside, there are other problems. about health?
In addition, at the first antenatal check-up, the doctor will give the pregnant mother a regular antenatal checkup plan along with important notes to help the pregnant mother and the fetus in the first months of pregnancy stay healthy.
However, the first prenatal check-up should not be done too soon, because it can cause complications, especially for women who have just missed their period for 2-3 weeks.

2. In the first prenatal check-up, what will be examined?

2.1. Determine if pregnant mother is pregnant? Determining whether a pregnant woman is pregnant, an intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy is an important antenatal checkup. When there is a pregnancy result, the doctor will measure the size of the embryo, in order to accurately predict the date of birth.
2.2. General health examination of both mother and fetus Pregnant women are examined in general including circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, musculoskeletal, neurological. Especially the reproductive organs.
In addition, pregnant women will be asked about daily habits, family health history, medical history of pregnant women, ever used drugs, use of stimulants, tobacco, etc. no alcohol.
2.3. Some tests Pregnant women will be prescribed some tests by the doctor to diagnose infectious diseases such as blood and urine tests. In addition, some related tests are performed such as:
PAP test to determine whether the mother has cervical cancer or not. Diabetes testing for pregnant women who are at risk of diagnosing gestational diabetes. Measure blood pressure, check weight, height, cardiovascular system, respiratory system...

2.4. Fetal ultrasound Fetal ultrasound helps the doctor to officially determine whether there is a gestational sac located in the mother's uterus, distinguishing between an ectopic pregnancy and not through a transvaginal ultrasound. At the same time, assess the status of the fetus by observing the gestational sac developing well or not, showing the light ring around the gestational sac, whether the gestational sac is dissected or not, the position of the gestational sac in the uterine cavity. in the normal or low position.

3. Notes when going to the first prenatal check-up

The first prenatal check-up is very important, so parents should note a few things:
Choose antenatal care at safe, reputable, quality specialized facilities with a team of highly specialized doctors. Absolutely do not take antenatal care at substandard facilities, poor quality facilities. Before going to the antenatal clinic, it is necessary to prepare questions and concerns to be answered by the doctor such as: what to eat, what to abstain from,... Pregnant mothers can prepare an extra notebook to take notes and bring all kinds of things. medicine that I am taking. Drink lots of water before the ultrasound

Keep and bring the results of the first antenatal check-up for future visits. The first prenatal check-up is very important, helping to assess the health of both mother and baby comprehensively. With a series of necessary tests and ultrasounds, pregnant women will be accurately diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy, whether the mother is at risk of gestational diabetes or not, and the exact due date. For the most accurate results, you should choose reputable medical facilities when performing the first prenatal checkup.
Vinmec International General Hospital is known as the leading obstetrician medical facility not only in terms of medical equipment but also in service quality. With the desire to protect the health of both mother and baby comprehensively during pregnancy, Vinmec offers pregnant women a comprehensive maternity care program (12 weeks and 27 weeks). In particular, the 12-week maternity package helps monitor the health of mother and baby right from the beginning of pregnancy, early detection and timely intervention of health problems.
Pregnant women who are planning to have their first prenatal check-up should choose this maternity package as the most suitable. In addition to the usual services, the maternity monitoring program from 12 weeks has special services that other maternity packages do not have such as: Double Test or Triple Test to screen for fetal malformations; Quantitative angiogenesis factor test to diagnose preeclampsia; thyroid screening test; Rubella test; Testing for parasites transmitted from mother to child seriously affects the baby's brain and physical development after birth. Customers when choosing to perform tests here can be completely assured of the accuracy of test results.

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