Pregnancy Specialist Doctors in India

CARE DURING PREGNANCY

1ST TRIMESTER CARE

It starts on the first day of your last menstrual period and goes until the 13th week of pregnancy. 

Symptoms 

• Sore breast
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Mood swings
• Feeling tired

Investigation 

• Blood test to check hormone level, Rh factor, and iron level.
• Urine test – Blood sugar level
• Physical examination – Weight & BP
• Trans Vaginal Sonography – To confirm pregnancy and measure the fetal heart rate and size. 

Care – 

• Stay active as much as you can
• Modify your exercise routine
• Take prenatal vitamins with folic acid

Eat healthy food, fruits, meat, and eggs, and drink plenty of water 

2nd TRIMESTER CARE

It starts from the 14th week to the 26th week of pregnancy. 

Symptoms

• Increased appetite 
• An achy body
• Swelling in your hands, feet, ankles, and stretchmarks on abdomen

Investigation

• Blood test – Rh Factor, Blood Sugar Level
• USG (Ultra Sonography) 
• Oral glucose screening test (Between 24th to 28th week) 

      Investigation in 20^th week

• Anomaly Scan – Measurements of fetal organs and body parts. The scan looks for specific congenital or structural disabilities.
• Check for the umbilical cord and placenta.
• Check for Amniotic Fluid Index. 

Care – 

• If the patient is Rh(-ve) – Injection of Rh immune globulin (Rhogam) during the 28th week of the pregnancy is prescribed by your healthcare provider. 
• Injection Tetanus Toxoid
• Maintain healthy lifestyle
• Exercise daily for 20 minutes like walking
• Take prenatal vitamins

3rd TRIMESTER CARE 

It starts from the 27th week to the 36th week of pregnancy.

Symptoms

• Backache
• Shortness of breath
• Heartburn
• Varicose veins
• Haemorrhoid
• Frequent urination 
• The patient may feel the uterine contraction

Investigation 

• Physical exam – Per abdomen examination for the position of the baby, the movement of the baby, and fetal heart sound.
• Ultrasound – To know about Amniotic Fluid Index, FHS, fetal growth and fetal position.
• Weight measurement, BP (Blood Pressure), and BSL (Blood Sugar Level) 

Care – 

• Frequent check-ups
• Injection Tetanus Toxoid
• COVID-19 vaccine (Studies have shown that the Covid-19 vaccine does not cause any harm or any risk to pregnant women or their babies.) 
• Be patient; it's an emotionally challenging phase.
• Continue the healthy diet and exercise.
• Keep a watch on fetal movement. 
• Take adequate sleep and drink lots of water.
• Call your doctor, if you don’t feel any fetal activity or any vaginal discharge with odor, leaking of Amniotic Fluid, or in case of the start of labor pains.