The 6 Importance Of Check-Ups For Pregnant Women

Once the pregnancy test has been confirmed, pregnant women should waste no time to register for the Pre-Natal care. This is absolutely necessary for both the care and safety of mother and the child-to-be. Even some women who are at the low risks of pregnancy complications see their health care providers every month, therefore those who have high risks should organize many more regular appointments. The reasons and the importance of Pre-Natal visits are enumerated and simplified in the succeeding articles below. Click Next Page below to learn about the 6 important reasons for Pre natal check up for pregnant women. [nextpagelink][/nextpagelink] During your first scheduled appointment, you will be asked to produce a urine sample. This is to ascertain any likely symptoms of any complications you might have and have the doctor proffer immediate solution or possible medical advice to prevent future occurrence. Remember that obstetricians have busy schedules and deliveries can be unpredictable, so you might want to bring a book or magazine in case you have to wait. You may be able to reschedule your appointment if there is a long delay. Check your provider's office policy for canceling appointments and rescheduling. Warning Signs : Please note that if you develop any of the following warning signs below, call your provider without any further delay: any vaginal bleeding severe or continuous headache dimness or blurring of vision abdominal pain persistent vomiting chills or fever pain or burning during urination leaking of fluid from vagina swelling or pain in one lower extremity During you next visit, your physician would want to know a little about your family background history. Click Next page below to know what information to give and what other questions your care provider will ask from you. [nextpagelink][/nextpagelink] Medical History At each visit, your provider will want to know how you are feeling and whether you have any particular concerns or issues. Tell your doctor if you have had any major changes in diet, lifestyle, or health since your last visit. Ask about any pain or discomfort you have had that concerns you. You may want to compile a list of questions and comments ahead of time for your appointment. This way you can make sure you don’t forget anything you want to ask. Your doctor would rather answer all of your questions during a scheduled visit than to have you call in the middle of the night. In addition, your provider will most likely ask you about fetal movement, sleep patterns, diet and prenatal vitamin use, and symptoms of preterm labor and preeclampsia (hypertension, excessive protein in the urine, and swelling). Medications and Supplements : Continue to take your multivitamins (for example, Prenate Advance) and iron pills (ferrous sulfate). Depending on your blood count, your doctor may have you take anywhere from one to three iron pills per day. If you are having heartburn, you can take calcium carbonate (Tums with calcium). This is effective treatment for heartburn and helps supply your body with calcium. However, you should always talk to your doctor before taking any new supplement or medication. If you have questions about new medications or over-the-counter drugs (like pain pills or cough medicine), always discuss them with your doctor. If you have a new medical problem that requires medicine, your doctor can help you find something safe to take during pregnancy. The most important information you might want to hear from your care provider is how your baby is doing. Is the fetus growing well at all or there are inhibitions. Click Next Page below to get details of explanations from your care provider. [nextpagelink][/nextpagelink] Fundal Height: Is the Fetus Growing Appropriately? Your provider will measure the height of your uterus (the fundal height). This measurement is taken from the top of your pubic symphysis (pelvic bone) to the top of your uterus. From 20 weeks until 35 weeks there is generally a relationship between the fundal height and the length of your pregnancy. For example, fundal height should be 20 centimeters (+ or - 2 cm) at 20 weeks, 30 centimeters (+ or - 2 cm) at 30 weeks, etc. Sometimes, however, this measurement is not accurate; fundal height may be unreliable in women who are obese, who have fibroids, who are carrying more than one fetus, or who have excess amniotic fluid. Fetal Heartbeat Your provider will also listen for the fetus' heart beat with a Doppler ultrasound. Doppler technology uses sound waves to measure the heartbeat and is perfectly safe for you and the baby. A normal fetal heart rate is faster earlier in pregnancy, ranging from 120 to 160 beats per minute. During the examination, your provider will assess whether or not the heart rate is too fast or too slow. Occasionally, it will be difficult to distinguish your heartbeat from that of the fetus. If there is any question about whose heart beat it is, your provider can take your pulse and listen to the fetal heart rate at the same time. The two rates should be different. Edema Your provider will check your legs, ankles, and feet for the presence of edema (swelling). Swelling in your legs is quite common in pregnancy, and it generally becomes more severe in the third trimester. Abnormal swelling might indicate a problem like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or a blood clot. To read more about other 2 important reasons of Check-ups, Check Here Photo Source : Daniel Lobo