Includes:
1.Antenatal checkups : Done around 16, 20, 24 and 28 weeks.
- Detailed history is taken regarding:
Concerns raised during previous visits
Nausea and vomiting
Constipaton
Water consumption
Baby movements
Any UTI sumptoms
- Examination includes:
Recording of Blood pressure, weight
Your practitioner will feel your abdomen to get a sense of the size of your growing uterus and
baby.
Listening to the baby’s heart beat with the help of a doppler.
Also, examination of hands and feet for any swelling.
2. Lab tests:
- Blood tests : Complete Blood picture
Blood sugars
Thyroid tests
Screening test for chromosomal abnormalities
- Urine analysis : To rule out UTI
Protein in the urine can be a sign of a urinary tract infection or, if accompanied by high blood pressure, a sign of preeclampsia. Other symptoms of preeclampsia can include liver or kidney abnormalities, persistent headaches, or vision changes. If you have high blood pressure without these other symptoms, you could have gestational hypertension
3. Ultrasound : Done between 18 and 22 weeks (Known as TIFFA scan) to check for physical abnormalities and also verify the baby’s due da