Pregnancy Care
Bonding with
Your Bump
A new life is beginning to grow inside you; a wonderful period in a woman's life wherein every day is spent in pleasant anticipation. Every woman hopes for a safe smooth pregnancy and normal delivery so that she can cradle and nurse a healthy baby. Prenatal care is aimed to ensure that the health of 'You' and the 'Life inside you' is well maintained.
Prenatal Care at CheQKmate
At CheQKmate, you will get comprehensive care during your pregnancy and assistance in preparation for parenting. A prenatal visit at CheQKmate includes check-ups, testing and treatment. Prenatal check-up prevents most medical problems and in case of a problem, early detection helps to control it better.
'Welcome Motherhood' - a prenatal program from CheQKmate is a step towards a perfect preparation for labor, delivery and the postnatal period.
Moving towards Motherhood – An Overview
First Trimester
What you should do
- First prenatal checkup
- Start on Folic Acid
- Avoid over the counter medicines
- Restrict travel and strenuous work
What to expect at Doctors visit
- Ultrasound for confirmation
- First Trimester Blood work
- Check Medical condition and/or medicines
- Discuss need for Genetic Counseling
What to expect at Doctors visit
- First Trimester Screening (USG and double marker)
- Discuss need for CVS
What you should do
- Prenatal check every 3 weeks
- Eat extra 300 cal per day
Second Trimester
What you should do
- Enroll for prenatal program
- Start iron, calcium supplements
What to expect at Doctors visit
- Second Trimester Screening (Triple Marker)
- Discuss need for Amniocentesis
What to expect at Doctors visit
- Ultrasound TIFFA (targeted imaging for fetal anomalies)
- Fetal 2D Echo, if required
- Vaccination – 1st Dose
What you should do
- Maintain a Healthy Diet
- Continue iron, calcium supplements
What you should do
- Continue Exercise
- Decide about Birthing place
- Decide travel plan
What to expect at Doctors visit
- Monitor BP and weight gain
Urine Test - Vaccination – 2nd Dose
Third Trimester
What you should do
- Fortnightly prenatal check
- Consider Cord Blood Banking
What to expect at Doctors visit
- Blood Work incl. Glucose tolerance
- USG, if previous history of BP
What to expect at Doctors visit
- USG for fetal growth
- Monitor BP and weight gain
What you should do
- Weekly checks from 36 Weeks
- Monitor baby movements
- Restrict Travel
What you should do
- Watch for contraction
- Monitor baby movements
- Have your delivery kit ready
What to expect at Doctors visit
- Explain signs/symptoms of labour
- Colour Doppler USG, if needed
- Non stress test
