Why do we need to do pre-pregnancy check-up? What are the pre-pregnancy check-ups for men and women?

Today I saw in the news that a lady and her husband started preparing for pregnancy after getting married, and finally the good news came this year. They learned that it was twins, and the whole family was very happy. However, sad things also followed. The twins in her belly turned out to be conjoined babies, and they shared a heart. In the end, she had no choice but to give up the babies. In fact, such things have happened a lot, so you must pay attention to relevant pregnancy checkups during the preparation period. Today, let’s talk about why pre-pregnancy checkups are necessary.

Why do you need a pre-pregnancy test?

Pregnancy itself is risky for women. Pre-pregnancy check-up is still necessary, with two main purposes:

➀ Check whether the woman’s physical condition is suitable for pregnancy. If she has a serious illness, she must be treated before pregnancy and can only become pregnant after recovery.

➁ Check whether the woman has any diseases that may affect the health or development of the fetus, such as familial genetic diseases.

I once met a pregnant mother who suddenly developed hydrops when she was more than eight months pregnant. Both the mother and the fetus were in great danger. The mother's life was saved after a whole night of rescue, but the fetus was not saved. The whole family was very sad. After the incident, the cause was checked and it was found that both the husband and wife had thalassemia (a genetic disease). Because it was mild, the two had no symptoms, and no pre-pregnancy check-up was done. The fetus inherited the genes of both parties and became a patient with severe thalassemia, which led to the tragedy. Therefore, pre-pregnancy check-ups are still very important. Don't think it's troublesome and don't do it. Doing a pre-pregnancy check-up is not only responsible for yourself, but also for your future baby.

Pre-pregnancy check-up items for ordinary women

If a woman has a history of repeated miscarriages, or other adverse birth histories, or has a confirmed genetic disease, it is recommended that she undergo targeted examinations, which go beyond the scope of ordinary prenatal examinations.

1. Pregnancy test items that must be done

If you have participated in a company or personal physical examination within a year, these items will basically be included, so there is no need to repeat the examination. Women who are preparing for pregnancy and have not had a physical examination within a year must do these examinations.

2. Optional pregnancy test items

1. TORCH examination: mainly to check for Toxoplasma, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus and rubella virus. These viral infections are very common in ordinary people, and most of them have no symptoms. However, these viruses may cause intrauterine infection and even cause fetal malformation and birth defects. For these infectious diseases, the best way to prevent them is to check before pregnancy and treat them in time.

2. Oral examination: After pregnancy, the body's hormones change, and mothers with poor teeth are prone to dental diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis. In addition, some drugs cannot be used during pregnancy, which makes it inconvenient to treat. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that women who are preparing to get pregnant go to the oral department for an examination and treat periodontitis and caries in time. Periodontitis is related to miscarriage and premature birth.

3. Glucose tolerance and blood lipid tests: mainly recommended for obese women who are planning to get pregnant.

4. Thalassemia screening: If the couple is from southwestern provinces and regions such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Sichuan, and Chongqing, it is recommended to undergo thalassemia screening.

What pre-pregnancy tests do men need to do?

If the husband's sperm quality is not up to standard, it will also affect the success of pregnancy preparation. If the man has a viral infection or other diseases, genetic diseases, etc., it may also cause miscarriage, premature birth, etc., or the baby will be born with physical and IQ defects. Therefore, men's pre-pregnancy examinations should also be taken seriously.

Other pregnancy preparation matters

In addition to relevant physical examinations, what other preparations should be made before pregnancy?

1. Take folic acid: After the birth control is lifted, you can start taking folic acid, and it is recommended to continue taking it until the 12th week of pregnancy. The purpose is to reduce the occurrence of fetal malformations, especially anencephaly, spina bifida and other malformations.

2. Make a good pregnancy plan: After stopping contraception, do not come into contact with radiation or toxic substances after menstruation, especially after delayed menstruation, and do not take medicine without authorization. Some medicines can affect the embryo.

3. Lose weight or gain weight: For overweight women or men, it is best to lose some weight before preparing for pregnancy. Of course, those who are too thin should also gain weight appropriately. If you have more questions about pregnancy tests, you can leave a message in the comment area and Xiao Cheese will answer them for you.