Pregnancy care (antenatal care) is the planned monitoring of mother and baby throughout pregnancy. The goal is simple: notice changes in time and solve problems before they grow. Each week has its own expectations, so the examination schedule is not random.
What pregnancy care includes
- at the first visit — confirming the pregnancy and the gestational age;
- laboratory tests and their repetition;
- first- and second-trimester screenings;
- ultrasound scans, including 3D and 4D;
- in the third trimester — cardiotocography (CTG) to monitor the baby's heartbeat;
- monitoring blood pressure, weight and swelling;
- preparing the birth plan.
What happens week by week
This section of the site has a separate description of every week, starting from the first: the baby's development, changes in the mother's body and the examinations needed at that stage. Find your week in the list below.
When to seek urgent help
- bloody discharge;
- severe or persistent abdominal pain;
- waters breaking;
- reduced or stopped baby movements;
- severe headache, blurred vision, sudden swelling of the hands and face.
Treatment stages
- First visit
Confirming the pregnancy, the gestational age, medical history and the first tests.
- First trimester
Screening, ultrasound and basic tests; risk assessment.
- Second trimester
Second screening, a detailed anatomy ultrasound, with the option of 3D/4D.
- Third trimester and birth plan
CTG, monitoring the baby's condition and discussing the method of delivery.
Questions about this service
How often should I come for check-ups?
Why are 3D and 4D ultrasounds needed?
What is CTG?
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