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Hello Dr. I M 17 Weeks 2 Days Pregnant And
Question: hello Dr. I m 17 weeks 2 days pregnant and I had NT scan after completing 3 months and m taking prenatal pregnacare currently. Pls advise when can I go for next scan and also what tablets to continue from now. thanks
Brief Answer:
Regular calcium supplements are needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns.
At 17 weeks, you need prenatal pregnacare along with regular iron and calcium supplements. You need to have your next scan at 18 weeks - a level II scan to rule out any congenital anomaly.
You will also need a few blood tests like complete blood counts, blood sugar test, thyroid and liver function tests to detect any abnormality. You also need to go for regular antenatal check-ups with your gynecologist. She will prescribe you the necessary supplements needed for proper growth of the baby.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal
Regular calcium supplements are needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns.
At 17 weeks, you need prenatal pregnacare along with regular iron and calcium supplements. You need to have your next scan at 18 weeks - a level II scan to rule out any congenital anomaly.
You will also need a few blood tests like complete blood counts, blood sugar test, thyroid and liver function tests to detect any abnormality. You also need to go for regular antenatal check-ups with your gynecologist. She will prescribe you the necessary supplements needed for proper growth of the baby.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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Thanks Dr. for your swift update. Pls advise if I need to take any TT injection? also m planning to travel to XXXXXXX in next month as m currently in US. Pls advise if there will be any complications. also wt are all things to consider during travel.
Brief Answer:
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
TT injection is routinely given to all the pregnant females in XXXXXXX But if you are planning to deliver the baby in US then it is not needed. You can have the injection TT for an extra protection.
In case your pregnancy is normal till now with no pain or bleeding then you can travel to XXXXXXX
Please identify the airlines rules regarding pregnancy as the flying upper limit ranges between 28-34 weeks with different airlines.
You also need permission from your consulting obstetrician with clearance of airline and rule out other possible risk factors like Past History of Preterm labor, Vaginal bleeding, High BP, Diabetes, Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Air Embolism, Problem with high altitude etc.
Donot forget to carry your fit to travel certificate from your Gynaecologist, which should not be older than 3 days on the day of travel.
Certain measures to be taken like:
1) In flight- You will get up and walk around at least once an hour and drink plenty of fluids.
2) Take some medications in kit bag for pregnancy related problems like heartburn, skin complaints, constipation, vomiting etc. Along with you must take sanitary napkin for emergency purpose.
3) Check travel insurance policy for pregnancy before booking flight.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
TT injection is routinely given to all the pregnant females in XXXXXXX But if you are planning to deliver the baby in US then it is not needed. You can have the injection TT for an extra protection.
In case your pregnancy is normal till now with no pain or bleeding then you can travel to XXXXXXX
Please identify the airlines rules regarding pregnancy as the flying upper limit ranges between 28-34 weeks with different airlines.
You also need permission from your consulting obstetrician with clearance of airline and rule out other possible risk factors like Past History of Preterm labor, Vaginal bleeding, High BP, Diabetes, Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Air Embolism, Problem with high altitude etc.
Donot forget to carry your fit to travel certificate from your Gynaecologist, which should not be older than 3 days on the day of travel.
Certain measures to be taken like:
1) In flight- You will get up and walk around at least once an hour and drink plenty of fluids.
2) Take some medications in kit bag for pregnancy related problems like heartburn, skin complaints, constipation, vomiting etc. Along with you must take sanitary napkin for emergency purpose.
3) Check travel insurance policy for pregnancy before booking flight.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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