Many women are classified as high-risk pregnancies after pregnancy, especially after releasing their second child policy. Some older women may become pregnant, which poses a relatively high risk to both the pregnant woman and the fetus. So, these pregnant women should undergo regular check ups to reduce the possibility of accidents. So, what are the high-risk examinations for pregnant women?
1. Within 12 weeks after confirming pregnancy, pregnant women should go to the hospital for high-risk pregnancy screening. And a maternal health manual should be established, while also receiving health education. Pregnant women must undergo regular check ups to understand the condition of themselves and the fetus. When pregnant women undergo high-risk examinations, doctors will first inquire about their history of childbirth, family history, etc. And a comprehensive examination will be conducted, such as blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate. Pregnant women's uterus will also be examined, such as position, size, etc., and the gestational age will be confirmed.
2. The high-risk examination items for pregnant women also include laboratory tests and some functional examinations. The first thing to do is B-ultrasound, which is to rule out high-risk situations such as multiple pregnancies, abnormal fetal position, and placenta previa. Confirm if the fetus and placenta are normal.
3. During high-risk prenatal examinations, blood tests are an essential component. This is to exclude high-risk factors such as pregnancy anemia and thrombocytopenia. Pregnant women also need to undergo urine tests to rule out the possibility of kidney disease.
