When you identify that you are pregnant, you wonder how to behave, how to react, or what to do. Therefore consulting your doctor early after positive pregnancy test is very important. Know about the importance of consultation post identification of pregnancy and the ways it can help you make informed decisions further.
Is it time to schedule your gynecological exam?
How often should you see a gynecologist? If it’s been more than a year since your last appointment, you might be missing out on the transformation that women’s health care has undergone in recent years, according to Dr.Swapna chekuri, Fertility specialist, Gynaecologist from Hyderabad Women and fertility centre,
Your first prenatal check up visit should be immediately when you got to know about your pregnancy. During your first prenatal or antenatal visit, your medical history will be recorded, and a general health check up will be done. Your blood pressure, weight, and height will be recorded to calculate your body mass index (BMI). The systemic examination will be done to rule out any preexisting heart or respiratory related problems. For a healthy baby, you will be advised on early pregnancy tips, diet, and lifestyle you need to follow during your pregnancy.
There are few medications to be taken during this period. Folic acid is an important vitamin supplement and it is highly recommended to take folic acid supplements during your first trimester (3 months) to prevent neural tube defects in the baby. You may experience some early pregnancy symptoms like nausea or vomiting during this period. If required, an appropriate medication will be prescribed.
It is recommended to have your first pregnancy ultrasound scan between 6 to 9 weeks. Although you don’t need a scan to confirm your pregnancy, the dating, and viability ultrasound scan help in many other aspects. It checks if your baby is at the right place or not, it finds the accurate due date, determines the reason for any spotting or bleeding, and show how many babies you are carrying. Hearing your baby’s heartbeat for the first time is the most exciting part of this pregnancy ultrasound scan.
Overall, your first prenatal visit is an important milestone for having a happy and healthy pregnancy. Give a special attention to you and your baby during this period.
The journey from the moment you found out that you are pregnant until the day the baby arrives is exciting and has plenty of milestones. You will enjoy the new routine in your life. This joinery is filled with many excitement; the excitement of knowing when your baby is going to arrive, the excitement to hear your baby’s heartbeat for the first time, excitement when the baby kicks for the first time to say, “hello mommy!” and many such moments.
For a healthy and enjoyable pregnancy, following the prenatal check up and testing schedule is crucial. Let it be the regular pregnancy check up visit or doing several pregnancy ultrasound scans to check the health of the baby, it is important to follow the schedule for your and your growing baby’s health. for appointment call us.