Routine screenings and check-ups for regular pregnancy monitoring.
A normal pregnancy follow-up is a series of routine medical visits to ensure everything progresses smoothly for the mother and the baby.
The typical pregnancy follow-up schedule is one prenatal check-up per month during weeks 4-36, followed by one OB-GYN visit per two weeks until delivery. Key milestone examinations are detecting the baby’s heartbeat (10-11 weeks), identifying its gender (16-20 weeks), and checking its position (after 32 weeks). Various tests are routinely done to ensure a healthy pregnancy and prevent risks and abnormalities. For some key ultrasound exams, I refer patients to my trusted sonography specialist, an expert in prenatal diagnosis and fetal heart pathologies.
Regular pregnancy follow-ups are critical for early complication detection, close monitoring of the baby’s growth, and timely preparation for delivery.
Normal pregnancy screenings follow a specific routine and timetable, unless the need arises for additional exams. During a normal pregnancy, a mother is usually aware of the next steps and, consequently, less stressed about them. Most importantly, she receives education and guidance on essential pregnancy matters, such as nutrition and safety, warning signs, and labor preparation. Depending on the pregnancy week, regular follow-ups may include:
Weight and blood pressure checks
Baby heartbeat and position checks
Various ultrasound examinations (more specialized as pregnancy progresses)
Various blood and urine tests for preventive and diagnostic purposes
Third-trimester tests (GBS, NST, Cervical check)
If you have any questions about your pregnancy, don’t hesitate to ask during your follow-up.
Normal pregnancy follow-ups are highly important because even a smooth pregnancy can present challenges that must be closely monitored or immediately treated.
From the early and mid stages (hyperemesis, gestational diabetes, growth issues) to the late stages (placental abruption, preterm labor), several complications may occur with varied risk for the mother and baby. In such cases, timely detection is key to responding with the appropriate mitigating measures or interventions.
During and between follow-ups, it’s critical to maintain communication with your OB-GYN and always be ready to immediately report any suspect signs, such as abnormal bleeding, severe pain, decreased fetal movement, etc.
For appointments, call my office every Thursday between 9.30 and 15.30.
