{"id":19279,"date":"2024-12-10T14:46:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T07:46:31","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-12-11T17:26:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:26:47","slug":"what-tests-are-performed-during-each-prenatal-visit-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/en\/what-tests-are-performed-during-each-prenatal-visit-en","title":{"rendered":"What does each prenatal checkup involve? Know before your first prenatal visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Sarabun; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"><em><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">&#8220;First prenatal visit: What does it involve?&#8221; &#8220;What is included in each prenatal visit?&#8221;<\/span><\/em>\u00a0These are common questions for many new mothers who are unsure about what to expect during pregnancy check-ups. Going for prenatal care is a new experience that can cause anxiety, especially regarding the specifics of the first visit, what the doctor will examine, and how much it will cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Sarabun; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\">Mothers who read this article to the end can rest assured that their questions will be answered, easing their worries about their first prenatal visit. They will be well-prepared to attend prenatal appointments at a nearby\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4f9111;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"\/en\/prenatal-care-and-postpartum-examination-en\">obstetrics clinic<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Prompt; font-size: 20px; color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>What does each prenatal visit involve?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.001\">First prenatal visit<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hot.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#a.002\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: underline;\">Subsequent prenatal visits<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#a.003\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: underline;\">High-risk pregnancy scenarios<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-498757340\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1809829254\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"First Prenatal Visit\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/First_time_prenatal_care_en.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"First Prenatal Visit\" width=\"560\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1800758732\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 id=\"a.001\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">First Prenatal Visit<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">For the first prenatal visit, it is recommended to visit a\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4f9111;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"\/en\/prenatal-care-and-postpartum-examination-en\">Prenatal clinic<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or hospital near your home for convenience. You will need to go for several check-ups during pregnancy. What does the first prenatal visit involve? Here are the details:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#b.001\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff; line-height: 1.5;\">Taking Mother&#8217;s History<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff; line-height: 1.5;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#b.002\">Physical examination<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#b.003\">Mother&#8217;s blood test<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#b.004\">Father&#8217;s blood test<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#b.005\">Prenatal vitamin prescription<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Interested_in_receiving_services_You_can_inquire_first_en.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"560\" height=\"74\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"b.001\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Taking Mother&#8217;s History<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">During the first prenatal visit,<span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">\u00a0the doctor will gather and review basic information about the mother<\/span>. This includes the first day of her last menstrual period, personal medical history of family members, any medications or supplements she takes, and her lifestyle habits. This assessment helps evaluate her health and provide appropriate guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff;\"><a id=\"b.002\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>Physical Examination<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">During the first prenatal visit,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">the doctor conducts a detailed physical examination of the mother<\/span>. This typically begins with measuring weight and height to assess the natural childbirth feasibility. Subsequently, vital signs are checked, followed by a comprehensive physical examination, including examination of the mouth and teeth, breasts, and abdomen palpation to identify any other health issues. Additionally, an examination of the cervix and uterus is conducted.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1898339300\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-142359092\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mother's Blood Tests\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mother_s_blood_test_en.webp\" alt=\"Mother's Blood Tests\" width=\"560\" height=\"404\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a id=\"b.003\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>Mother&#8217;s Blood Tests<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Blood tests are crucial during the first prenatal visit to diagnose<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4f9111;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tsh.or.th\/Knowledge\/Details\/69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0blood type (ABO) and Rh\u00a0factor<\/a><\/span>, immune system infections, and other infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Rh Factor (Rhesus, Rh) and Disease Screening<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Blood tests help detect various infections such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), syphilis, and HIV.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Urine Sample TestingThe doctor collects a urine sample to screen for other infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-524625983\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Father's Blood Tests\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Father_s_blood_test_en.webp\" alt=\"Father's Blood Tests\" width=\"560\" height=\"404\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff;\"><a id=\"b.004\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>Father&#8217;s Blood Tests<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">In addition to the mother&#8217;s tests, testing the father&#8217;s blood is equally important. This helps determine if the father&#8217;s health is robust or if he has any communicable diseases that could affect the mother and baby, such as syphilis, hepatitis B, or genetic disorders like thalassemia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong>The doctor assesses this on a case-by-case basis<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0particularly if the mother&#8217;s blood results are abnormal, there is an infection, or there is a risk of severe genetic diseases affecting the baby.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"You can chat to ask for information\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/click_to_get_antenatal_care_EN.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"You can chat to ask for information\" width=\"1150\" height=\"350\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a id=\"b.005\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>Purchasing Prenatal Vitamins<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Every mother needs to receive prenatal vitamins as appropriate throughout their pregnancy, following the prenatal care plan provided by the obstetrician. These include folic acid, folate, vitamin B9, iron, calcium, and a multivitamin. It&#8217;s important not to take any medications or vitamins other than those prescribed by the doctor, as various supplements are already present in the mother&#8217;s diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #ffffff; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e6f7cd;\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\"><br \/>First Prenatal Visit at InTouch<br \/><\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\">What are the costs?<br \/><\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\">Click to view prices now.<br \/><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"\/en\/prenatal-care-and-postpartum-examination-en#a.003\">Click for check the price<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-775411822\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-971100910\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Next Prenatal Visit\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Next_antenatal_care_en.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Next Prenatal Visit\" width=\"560\" height=\"423\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-662284562\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #a.002\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#a.002\" data-title=\"2\"><a name=\"a.002\"><\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Next Prenatal Visit<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">After the first prenatal visit, the doctor will schedule subsequent check-ups, divided into three stages: from 4-28 weeks gestation, 28-36 weeks gestation, and from 36 weeks until delivery. During these visits, the doctor will monitor the development of the fetus, including.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#c.001\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Ultrasound examination of the fetus<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#c.002\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Measurement of fetal growth<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#c.003\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Listening to the fetal heart rate<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#c.004\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Assessing fetal movements<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#c.005\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Examining the fetal position<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"c.001\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff;\">Ultrasound Scan<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">During pregnancy and prenatal care, ultrasound scans help the doctor analyze the overall image of the fetal body. It also helps determine the baby&#8217;s gender using high-frequency sound waves to create images of the fetus in the womb.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff;\"><a id=\"c.002\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>Measuring Fetal Growth<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Another important aspect of prenatal care is measuring fetal growth. The doctor will assess fetal growth by measuring the expanding size of the abdomen at various stages of pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1187953964\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1759010562\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\u0e1f\u0e31\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e15\u0e49\u0e19\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e31\u0e27\u0e43\u0e08\u0e17\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/baby_s_heartbeat_1.webp?v=202405230214\" alt=\"\u0e1f\u0e31\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e15\u0e49\u0e19\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e31\u0e27\u0e43\u0e08\u0e17\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\" width=\"560\" height=\"423\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-254284942\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h3 id=\"c.003\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Listening to Fetal Heartbeat<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">During the second trimester prenatal check-up, usually around 20 weeks of pregnancy, the doctor will use a Doppler ultrasound device or a stethoscope to listen to the baby&#8217;s heartbeat. This helps them monitor the rhythm of the baby&#8217;s heartbeat and interpret it into audible sounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\">Generally, doctors can hear the fetal heartbeat around 10-12 weeks of pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"You can chat to ask for information\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/click_to_get_antenatal_care_EN.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"You can chat to ask for information\" width=\"510\" height=\"155\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"c.004\" class=\"col-12\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Assessing Fetal Movements<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">By the time the pregnancy reaches around 20 weeks, the fetus often starts moving and kicking inside the womb. Some mothers who have been pregnant before may notice fetal movements even before the 20-week mark. It&#8217;s important to inform the doctor if there are any concerns about fetal movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff;\"><a id=\"c.005\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>Checking Fetal Position<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">As the due date approaches, usually in the last trimester, the doctor will measure the baby&#8217;s weight and check if the baby&#8217;s head is positioned towards the birth canal. If the baby&#8217;s head is not in the correct position, the doctor will explain the risks and may recommend a cesarean section, often guided by ultrasound to check the amniotic fluid levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">For more information :\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4f9111;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"\/en\/quality-prenatal-care-en\">What are the benefits of quality prenatal care? How many prenatal visits are necessary?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 marginBottomSpace brakeword1 area-tinymce\">\n<h2><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a id=\"a.003\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>High-risk pregnancy<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#d.001\">Pregnancy at risk of miscarriage<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important_topic.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"66\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#d.002\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Pregnancy at risk of diabetes<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#d.003\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Down syndrome screening<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1722776043\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1167394215\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"d.001\" class=\"marginBottomSpace\">\n<div class=\"contentImage\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" title=\"\u0e40\u0e08\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e04\u0e23\u0e23\u0e20\u0e4c \u0e40\u0e2a\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e07\u0e41\u0e17\u0e49\u0e07\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/labor_pain.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"\u0e40\u0e08\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e04\u0e23\u0e23\u0e20\u0e4c \u0e40\u0e2a\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e07\u0e41\u0e17\u0e49\u0e07\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/labor_pain.webp?v=202405291424\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"maginBottomCaption\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<h3><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>High-Risk Pregnancy Due to Miscarriage<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Miscarriages often occur within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Symptoms may include cramping in the lower abdomen similar to menstrual cramps and vaginal bleeding.<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0These signs indicate a risk of miscarriage<\/span>, and it&#8217;s essential to promptly seek medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Doctors will investigate the causes and risk factors that could lead to miscarriage. They will then plan and manage the pregnancy accordingly, based on identified risk factors and causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-331517816\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"d.002\" class=\"marginBottomSpace\">\n<div class=\"contentImage\">\n<div class=\"marginBottomSpace\">\n<div class=\"contentImage\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" title=\"\u0e04\u0e23\u0e23\u0e20\u0e4c\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e07\u0e40\u0e1a\u0e32\u0e2b\u0e27\u0e32\u0e19 \u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e01\u0e25\u0e37\u0e19\u0e19\u0e49\u0e33\u0e15\u0e32\u0e25\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/diabetes_pregnancy.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"\u0e04\u0e23\u0e23\u0e20\u0e4c\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e07\u0e40\u0e1a\u0e32\u0e2b\u0e27\u0e32\u0e19 \u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e01\u0e25\u0e37\u0e19\u0e19\u0e49\u0e33\u0e15\u0e32\u0e25\" data-src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/diabetes_pregnancy.webp?v=202405291424\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"maginBottomCaption\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Pregnancy at Risk of Diabetes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">If there is a risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy, doctors will screen for gestational diabetes using the 50-gram glucose challenge test. If results are abnormal, they will confirm the diagnosis with the 100-gram glucose tolerance test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Additionally, doctors will recommend lifestyle modifications to reduce the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy. This may include reducing carbohydrate intake, avoiding or minimizing high-sugar foods, controlling weight gain within recommended limits for pregnant women, and engaging in appropriate exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1632317915\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"d.003\" class=\"marginBottomSpace\">\n<div class=\"contentImage\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" title=\"\u0e15\u0e23\u0e27\u0e08\u0e14\u0e32\u0e27\u0e19\u0e4c\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e19\u0e42\u0e14\u0e23\u0e21\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Check_for_Down_syndrome.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"\u0e15\u0e23\u0e27\u0e08\u0e14\u0e32\u0e27\u0e19\u0e4c\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e19\u0e42\u0e14\u0e23\u0e21\" data-src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Check_for_Down_syndrome.webp?v=202405291424\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Down syndrome screening<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Down syndrome can occur in any pregnancy and at any maternal age.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Therefore, healthcare providers recommend that all mothers undergo\u00a0<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"\/en\/down-syndrome-en\">Down syndrome screening<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>, especially in high-risk pregnancies. High-risk factors include maternal age over 35, previous pregnancies with Down syndrome, a family history of Down syndrome, or findings from ultrasound indicating characteristics of Down syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Early screening for Down syndrome is crucial to assess the risk and prepare for appropriate care.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"You can chat to ask for information\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/click_to_get_antenatal_care_EN.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"You can chat to ask for information\" width=\"1150\" height=\"350\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">You can see that prenatal care varies in steps and details, but it benefits both the mother and the baby by providing insights into the various developments of the baby and potential risks during pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">For your first prenatal care visit, there&#8217;s no need to worry anymore once you&#8217;ve read through to the end of this article, right? Because you can now understand what each prenatal care visit entails. Each topic discussed will help alleviate your worries, excitement, and better prepare you before going for prenatal care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-size: 20px; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Interesting Articles<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"\/en\/prenatal-care-and-postpartum-examination-en\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Obstetrics Clinic: Specialist Obstetric Prenatal Care<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"\/en\/quality-prenatal-care-en\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Quality Prenatal Care: What is it? 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