Schedule of Doctor’s visit in Pregnancy

First Trimester

Physical examination for height, weight, BP, anemia and other medical conditions.

• USG confirmation of pregnancy, viability of fetus, site, size and number of pregnancy to rule out problems like fibroids, uterine anomalies, ovarian cysts, etc.
• Blood and urine tests – CBC, Blood group and RH type, HIV, VDRL, HBsAg, HCV, Serum TSH, HbA1c, Urine routine, Urine culture and Sensitivity.
• Schedule for a diet counseling with our dietician.
• Usual Medication, Folic acid, medicines for nausea-vomiting, other medicines if needed.

11 weeks to 13 weeks 6 days

USG –NT NTD scan, Uterine artery Doppler.

• Serum biochemistry screening for aneuplodies.

18 weeks to 20 weeks

USG anomaly Scan for any major physical abnormalities, cervical length and Uterine artery Doppler

Exercise

Exercise is considered safe when pregnant. 30 minutes of moderate exercise is safe, unless you have a complication which requires you to avoid exercise. The doctor at Aspire would let you know.

• Proper loose fitting clothes and flat, non slippery shoes are your best protection against injury.
• Exercise on a flat, level surface to prevent injury.
• Consume enough food and fruit that your body needs.
• Finish eating at least one hour before exercising.
• Drink water before, during and after your workout.
• After doing floor exercise, get up slowly and gradually to prevent dizziness, since your Bp tends to be low during pregnancy.
• It is always advisable not to exercise to exhaustion in pregnancy.One of the measures to know your exercise tolerance would be to see if you can talk during it. If not slow down.

Stop exercising and consult your doctor if you:

• Experience chest pain, abdominal or pelvic pain or vaginal bleeding.
• Feel faint dizzy, nauseated or light-headed, cold or clammy.
• Have vaginal bleeding or a sudden gush or trickle of fluid from the vagina.
• Notice palpitation and are short of breath easily.