Late pregnancy refers to the period from 30 to 40 weeks of pregnancy, during which the frequency of examinations is relatively high. The fetus is also maturing and approaching labor, and various symptoms may appear, requiring various examinations. But many expectant mothers don't know what tests to do in the late stages of pregnancy?
In late pregnancy, the number of examinations will continue to increase to ensure the condition of the fetus in the womb and to prepare for delivery. Generally, weekly check ups are required, such as blood pressure, weight, abdominal circumference, fetal heart rate, etc.
At this special and sensitive time, expectant mothers should pay attention to counting fetal movements every day, recording fetal movements, and if there are any abnormalities, they must go to the hospital in a timely manner. In addition to the routine examinations mentioned above, fetal heart rate monitoring should also be done well at weeks 34 and 36. When doing fetal heart rate monitoring, it is necessary to find a comfortable position for the examination, and the examination time is about 25 minutes. During this examination, if the baby does not move, it may be that he is sleeping. Pregnant women can gently sway their stomachs and wake him up.
At 37 weeks, a B-ultrasound examination will be performed to check the fetal biparietal diameter, amniotic fluid index, and placental condition, and to estimate the fetal weight. At this point, the fetus is already full-term and may give birth at any time, so doctors will perform fetal position checks and cervical examinations on pregnant women to see if the fetus has entered the womb.
At 38 weeks, it is necessary to check the condition of the pelvis to help expectant mothers analyze the appropriate mode of delivery. At 39 weeks, fetal heart rate monitoring is still the main focus. At this time, it is already the due date. If you are a full-time mother, you need to prepare for the handover work in advance and be fully prepared to give birth to the baby.
