drnehalalla (@drnehalalla)

How often to visit the doctor during pregnancy? ✅Missed period (around 4-6 weeks): Confirm pregnancy with a test. Early ultrasound may not always detect it. ✅6-7 weeks: Confirm intra-uterine pregnancy and viability through ultrasound. Initiate routine blood investigations. ✅10-13 weeks: Nuchal Translucency scan and double marker test for chromosomal abnormalities. ✅Every 4 weeks after 13 weeks until 28 weeks: Regular check-ups to monitor pregnancy. ✅18-21 weeks: Anomaly scan for structural abnormalities. ✅24 weeks: Glucose tolerance test (GTT) for gestational diabetes, repeat CBC, urine routine test. ✅28-36 weeks: Visits every 2 weeks to monitor pregnancy progress. ✅36 weeks onward: Weekly visits to monitor the end of pregnancy. ✅At 36 weeks: Hemoglobin and urine checks, vaginal swab to rule out infections. For consultation, contact Dr. Neha Lalla 📍 NMC, Speciality Hospital, Al Nahda Dubai 📲 +971 2633 2255