Things You Should Know! What Do Doctors Check at Your First Prenatal Visit?

Things You Should Know! What Do Doctors Check at Your First Prenatal Visit?
      First-time moms, did you know? Your First Antenatal Visit is not just about “checking how many weeks pregnant you are” — it’s the starting point for safeguarding both your health and your baby’s well-being throughout the next 9 months! From your very first visit, you’ll gain essential insights — from your own health status to your baby’s development in the womb.

What happens during your first antenatal visit?

• Health history review : covers your medical and family history, previous pregnancies, existing health conditions, genetic disorders, and basic lifestyle habits
• Physical examination : height, weight, and blood pressure to assess your general condition
• Urine test : screens for sugar or protein to detect gestational diabetes or preeclampsia
• Blood test (Prenatal Panel) : includes blood type (ABO + Rh), CBC (complete blood count), rubella immunity, and screenings for infectious diseases like HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, and STDs
• First ultrasound : confirms pregnancy, estimates gestational age, calculates the estimated due date (EDD), and checks for early fetal abnormalities
• Prenatal supplements advice : such as folic acid and iron to support essential nutrition during the first trimester

Why is a detailed first check important?

• To create a personalized pregnancy care plan
• To detect and manage early complications promptly
• To determine your due date (EDD) and plan your next antenatal visits

Benefits of antenatal care

• Ensures both your physical and mental well-being under the guidance of experienced obstetricians, answering your questions about diet, exercise, stress management, and emotional health during pregnancy
• Reduces risks to your baby, such as miscarriage, premature birth, and infections, by early diagnosis of conditions like preeclampsia, anemia, or syphilis — helping both mom and baby stay healthy

What to prepare before your first antenatal visit

• Your national ID card
• The date of your last menstrual period (LMP) — counted from the first day of your last period
• Health history details — illnesses, chronic diseases, allergies, previous miscarriages, genetic conditions, surgeries (e.g., uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts)

      Your first antenatal visit lays the foundation for a healthy pregnancy for both mom and baby from day one. The more thorough the check and the clearer the plan, the more peace of mind you’ll have every day until delivery. Phitsanulok Hospital is ready to provide complete care with expert-led antenatal care packages.


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