A comprehensive collection of prenatal checKUps | Help you pass every prenatal checkUP smoothly 👼 Many first-time pregnant mothers, at the beginning will be particularly flustered, don 't know how to arrange the CHECKUP, actually don' t panic, everything will be very smooth, I have also sorted out some precautions for prenatal CHECKUPS for your reference 👉👉 PRENATAL CHECKUPS
NT test (12 weeks of pregnancy)
The nt test during pregnancy is a method used to assess whether the fetus may have Down syndrome. It is the earliest prenatal screening test. If the nt test shows that the thickness of the skin on the fetus's neck exceeds the standard value, it may be related to chromosomal karyotype abnormalities and other structural abnormalities in the fetus. Moreover, the thicker the nt is, the greater the probability of fetal structural and chromosomal abnormalities occurring. If the results of the nt test exceed the standard range, further non-invasive DNA or amniocentesis tests are required for a clear diagnosis. The normal value of nt is within 0.25cm. If it is greater than 0.25cm, it is considered abnormal.
- Down's Syndrome screening Test (16 weeks of pregnancy)
By testing the blood of the pregnant woman, the concentrations of alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin and free estriol in the mother's serum are detected. Combined with the pregnant woman's age, weight, gestational age and other factors, the risk coefficient of the fetus developing Down syndrome and neural tube defects is determined. Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, congenital idiocy or Down syndrome, is a disease caused by chromosomal abnormalities (an extra chromosome 21).
3D / 4D color Doppler ultrasound (20 weeks of pregnancy)
B-ultrasound screening for fetal malformations not only allows for the observation of the fetal growth process but also enables the examination of changes in the placenta, amniotic fluid and umbilical cord. More importantly, it can serve as the primary method for diagnosing fetal malformations. Doctors will carefully examine the fetus's head circumference, abdominal circumference, thigh bone length and spinal cord for any congenital abnormalities
- Glucose screening test (24 weeks of pregnancy)
The glucose screening test is a examination that determines whether a pregnant woman has gestational diabetes by testing her blood. Abnormal result: Blood glucose level ≥7.8mmol. If there are any abnormalities, you need to control your diet and have your blood sugar rechecked two weeks later
Hope all the new mothers can pass every prenatal checkup smoothly