Antenatal Care

Why is Antenatal Care important?

Antenatal care is crucial for both the mother and the baby as it helps to detect, assess and prevent any potential health risks and complications. 

• At Surya Hospitals, we strongly emphasize the value of early identification and treatment of any potential medical conditions that can develop during pregnancy. In close collaboration with you, our staff will monitor your pregnancy and spot any problems early on, enabling quick intervention and treatment if required.
• Routine check-ups are a key component of our antenatal programme at Surya Hospital. We keep an eye on your weight, blood pressure, and fetal growth during these consultations. 
• Additionally crucial to prenatal care are ultrasound scans. We provide regular ultrasound exams during your pregnancy to track the health and development of the fetus and identify any early potential problems.
• In order to check for genetic or structural abnormalities, we also provide specialized ultrasound tests, such as nuchal translucency scans and anomaly scans.
• Our experts will give you expert counselling and direction on a variety of pregnancy-related topics, including diet, exercise, and childbirth education. 
• We will also talk about any worries or challenges you might have during your pregnancy and give you the support and tools you need.

Planning your antenatal visits 

Depending on the uniqueness of every pregnancy, the frequency of the visits may vary. 

At Surya Hospital, we closely collaborate with expectant mothers to plant their visits depending on how far along their pregnancy is and whether there are any risks that need to be addressed.   

If your pregnancy is healthy and you lie in the age group of 18 to 35 years, it is advisable to go for antenatal visits:

• Once every 4 to 6 weeks during the initial 32 weeks of pregnancy
• Once every 2 to 3 weeks for 32 to 37th weeks of your pregnancy
• Once every week following the completion of the 37th week of pregnancy

What to expect during your first antenatal visit?

If it is your first antenatal visit, it is going to take some time as it lays the foundation for your follow-up visits. 

Our experts will thoroughly analyze your medical history, which involves immunization, ongoing medical condition & medication you are taking for the same (if any), allergies and previous pregnancies. You may also need to share your family’s medical history.

This is followed by a detailed physical examination and tests, which include:

• Assessing your vitals and measuring your weight and height
• Pelvic and breast examination 
• Pap smear and other tests for STI
• Screening for chronic illnesses like diabetes, anaemia and hepatitis.                        

If you have any questions or queries related to your pregnancy, you can ask our expert and get the most suitable advice that will help ensure a safe pregnancy in the long run.

What to expect during your follow-up antenatal visit?

During your follow-up visits, a regular health checkup will be done to update your medical records, which will help to track your progress better. This includes 

• Urine and blood tests 
• Assessment of your vitals and weight 
• Assessment of pregnancy-related symptoms 
• Physical examination to check the baby’s position 
• Your belly’s growth will be measured 
• Assessment of baby’s heartbeat
• Genetic testing for women in high-risk group 
• Vaccinations and diet counselling