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Suggest Care To Be Taken After Confirming Pregnancy

Hi Doctor, this is Asha from Bangalore.I am married and we r together for 6 months.This month I missed my periods and i did a velocit test and it shown positive.What is the next step? Only we r together without our parents or relatives nearby.How should I take care of things?
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.
1] Please do not worry. Enjoy the pregnancy.
2]I will suggest indulging in a healthy diet and regular exercise like walking .
Include plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet.
Have adequate water intake , say 8 – 10 glasses per day.
Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products, and refined sugars.
Start on FOLIC ACID, B12 supplements at least for first 3 months .
3] At the start get USG done, to help know exact gestational age of baby.
4] At 12 and 18 weeks of gestation USG and genetic screening blood tests are recommended.
5] 4 weekly follow ups with expert gynecologist till 28 weeks are recommended.
6] Routine ANC profile and Two TETANUS TOXOID vaccines at 4 weeks gap after 14 weeks are advisable.
7] IRON, CALCIUM ,PROTEIN supplements , ANC exercises can be started after14 weeks.
8] Put trust in treating doctor.
MAY god bless you with bundle of joy.

I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
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Suggest Care To Be Taken After Confirming Pregnancy

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. 1] Please do not worry. Enjoy the pregnancy. 2]I will suggest indulging in a healthy diet and regular exercise like walking . Include plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet. Have adequate water intake , say 8 – 10 glasses per day. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products, and refined sugars. Start on FOLIC ACID, B12 supplements at least for first 3 months . 3] At the start get USG done, to help know exact gestational age of baby. 4] At 12 and 18 weeks of gestation USG and genetic screening blood tests are recommended. 5] 4 weekly follow ups with expert gynecologist till 28 weeks are recommended. 6] Routine ANC profile and Two TETANUS TOXOID vaccines at 4 weeks gap after 14 weeks are advisable. 7] IRON, CALCIUM ,PROTEIN supplements , ANC exercises can be started after14 weeks. 8] Put trust in treating doctor. MAY god bless you with bundle of joy. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health.