If the pregnancy test showed a faintly positive result, then it's time to calm down from your excitement and take the necessary measures to make sure that your baby as well as you both stay healthy throughout your pregnancy. Hence, it is better to start the prenatal care as early as this period.
Your first doctor's visit and beyond is really important.
During your first visit, expect that your heath care provider will take your health history, including your previous pregnancy -- if there is any. You will also receive a full physical examination, including a pelvic exam. Your weight will likewise be measured and monitored.
In addition, your doctor will also give you the estimated date of delivery, which is normally based on the ultrasound. And expect that the schedule of the check-ups will be once a month until your six months pregnant. Then, it will every two weeks during the seventh and eight months. After which, it will be adjusted to a weekly schedule until your labor.
On your future visit, your blood pressure will be taken, your belly will be measured and you will also be weighed. Moreover, your doctor will ask for a urine or sugar test to see if there are any possible signs of complications. And the most exciting part is you can hear your baby's heartbeat through an ultrasound.
It is a must to take prenatal vitamins and undergo certain prenatal tests.
Your health care professional might advise you to start taking prenatal vitamins like a folic acid. Moreover, your doctor will also talk to you about a variety of prenatal tests you need to undergo to assess the health of the fetus.
You should consider coordinating with your health insurance now.
Expect that the pregnancy will cost you a lot, from the check-ups to the vitamins, until the end of your delivery date. Hence, it is very important to talk with your health insurance -- making sure that your plan covers your prenatal care and the delivery costs. However, if you don't have one yet, then it's time to find out where you can get help.
Congratulations! Just follow these simple tips and you will surely have a worry-free pregnancy.
