The epidemic situation is severe, as a pregnant mother of a special group, it is not easy to go to the hospital for obstetric examination.
Go ahead, all kinds of procedures run through, already tired enough, and the hospital is a high-risk area, if you are infected, the gain is not worth the loss. Don't go, but also worry about the development of the fetus.
So in this special period, can the obstetric examination be delayed? Can some obstetric examinations not be done? Under what circumstances do I have to go to the hospital immediately?
Question 1: Can the obstetric examination be delayed?
In general, pregnant mothers have about 13 obstetric examinations throughout pregnancy.
However, during this special period, in order to reduce the risk of infection, if the body is not abnormal, the time of obstetric examination can be postponed as appropriate, or the number of obstetric examinations can be reduced.
However, it should be noted that the following obstetric examinations are best completed within the corresponding time and must be done:
Check for ectopic pregnancy in the first trimester
At 6-8 weeks of pregnancy, ultrasound B can check whether it is ectopic pregnancy, confirm the survival and number of fetuses, and check the attachments of the uterus.
NT screening
NT screening at 11-13 weeks of pregnancy can screen out 60-70% of fetal chromosomal abnormalities and 10% of fetal anatomical abnormalities, and can detect fetal malformations in time.
Down's screening
At 15-20 weeks of pregnancy, a blood test can be performed for Down syndrome screening to determine the chance of down syndrome in the fetus.
Large rows of deformities
In the large row of malformations at 20-24 weeks of pregnancy, through the color ultrasound examination, it is possible to judge the entire external development of the fetus and determine whether the fetus has serious problems.
Glucose tolerance screening
Sugar sieves at 24-28 weeks of gestation can detect gestational diabetes in time and can immediately carry out related treatment and care.
After 36 weeks of pregnancy, it is usually necessary to have a weekly obstetric examination, but if there is no abnormality after being evaluated by a professional doctor, you can also do a maternity examination every two weeks and count the fetal movements at home.
It should also be noted that if there are special comorbidities or complications during pregnancy, you must go to the hospital regularly and regularly, do a good job of various protections, and try to go when there are few people.
Question two: What situations must be immediately visited by the hospital?
If there are obvious abnormalities, such as headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, increased blood pressure, lower abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, fluid, decreased fetal movement, or other special abnormalities, prompt medical attention is required.
If you have a fever, fatigue, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, diarrhea and other suspicious conditions, and you are in a medium- and high-risk area, or have been to these places, be sure to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Question 3: What should pregnant mothers pay attention to in home isolation?
1. When pregnant women are at home, they should do a good job of self-health monitoring. Pay attention to measuring body temperature, weight, blood pressure, etc. every day, and learn to count the fetal movements and record them.
2. Pay attention to eating reasonably, exercise appropriately, and don't always lie down.
3. Pay attention to maintaining room ventilation, wash hands frequently, pay attention to personal hygiene, bath towels, tableware, bedding and other daily necessities are best used alone to avoid cross infection. According to the requirements of epidemic prevention and control, nucleic acid testing should also be done.
4. Do not go out non-essentially, if you really want to go out, you must wear a mask, and disinfect and wash your hands and change clothes immediately after you come back.
At present, pregnant mothers must do a good job of protecting themselves! I hope that the epidemic will pass quickly and we can take off our masks as soon as possible.