Follow-up of pregnancy in the first months helps in early diagnosis of health problems that may arise during your pregnancy, whether with regard to the health of the fetus or the health of the mother. 

Through your selection of the best pregnancy follow-up doctor, a pregnancy follow-up schedule for the mother is established, suitable for the health condition and months of pregnancy, which has been carefully developed, to ensure the safety of the pregnancy and the fetus until the delivery is successful.

How to Monitor Pregnancy in The First Months?

Within the pregnancy follow-up clinics of Dr. Mahmoud Jihad, the doctor focuses on the initial examinations of the mother, which include: measuring pressure and weight, and some basic blood tests to ensure the safety of the vital process of the mother and fetus.

The doctor also performs an initial examination through an ultrasound device (sonar) to ensure the general position of the fetus and its presence inside the womb, as well as to check on the pulse of the fetus and the placenta, and that there is no cause for concern.

What are The Necessary Examinations in Order To Follow Up The Pregnancy and The Safety of The Fetus?

Pregnancy follow-up examinations or analyzes are divided into:

1. Preliminary checks

It comes after the initial checks that we talked about in the previous paragraph. These preliminary examinations are used to find out the percentage of the fetus being exposed to chromosomal defects or some congenital anomalies, in case the doctor suspects something like that.

The following is a list of the most important examinations required by the pregnancy follow-up doctor to ensure the safety of the fetus during pregnancy:

• Pregnancy hormone (B-HCG) and pregnancy-related protein (PAPPA) test
• Examination of the thickness of the skin at the neck by ultrasound, to determine the possibility of the fetus being exposed to chromosomal defects or deformities
• Monitoring the movement and pulse of the fetus with an ultrasound device
• Blood test   

2. Diagnostic tests

It is considered an advanced stage that the doctor resorts to when confirming the existence of a defect, and he wishes to accurately diagnose the problem in order to be able to treat and eliminate it, to preserve the safety of the fetus and the mother. These tests involve taking samples from the fetus, placenta, or amniotic fluid around the fetus.

What are The Necessary Examinations to Monitor The Mother’s Health During Pregnancy?

The pregnancy follow-up program does not only include follow-up of the fetus, but rather the mother’s health must be followed up to ensure the safety of the fetus, because the life and safety of one of them is closely linked to the life and safety of the other; Therefore, following up on the months of pregnancy means following up on the health of both the mother and the fetus.

The following is a list of the most important examinations to check on the health of the mother during pregnancy follow-up with the doctor:

1. A blood test to measure the level of hemoglobin, iron, and other vitamins and minerals
2. Check and monitor your blood pressure regularly
3. Urine examination to detect any infection or kidney problems
4. Check your blood sugar to make sure you don’t have gestational diabetes
5. X-rays, CT scans and MRIs, if needed

How Can One Be Assured of The Growth and Condition of The Fetus in The Second Half of Pregnancy?

Depending on the state of pregnancy and the mother in the second half of pregnancy, the method of follow-up varies. There are two cases of pregnancy placement in the second half of pregnancy:

1. steady state:

If the pregnancy is progressing normally, and the mother does not suffer from any complications or strange symptoms, she can only follow up the weeks of pregnancy with the doctor to ensure the movement and pulse of the fetus, and adhere to the ultrasound appointment set by the doctor.

1. Unstable situation:

If the mother suffers from some complications, a chronic disease, an unstable position of the fetus inside the womb, or other abnormal conditions; The doctor can check on the health of the fetus and the mother through appropriate examinations, which vary according to complications and the status of each case.

Therefore, we always advise to go to a specialized consultant doctor while following up on pregnancy from the first month, in order to make a good diagnosis, avoid problems before they occur, and quickly eliminate complications as soon as they appear, to enjoy a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery.

How do you Start Following Up on your Pregnancy With The Prof. Dr. Center Mahmoud Jihad?

You can book and make an appointment with Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Jihad, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, Infertility Treatment and IVF, by contacting us.