Serial beta-hCG levels is a marker to detect ectopic pregnancy. But the more accurate test is using ultrasound. Transvaginal ultrasound is much more sensitive than transabdominal. 3 o5 o% J6 k) G/ M7 K+ s( O1 ]$ [$ X+ [4 \: C: p5 r- K" _) H u
Timing of prenatal visit 8 o, e6 Q8 ]2 V& V4 winitial visit: within 12 wks of the LMP or earlier if < 20 or > 35 years old- g! u: a7 [( M( ?
For uncomplicated pragnancies, every 4-6 wks until 28 wks, ever 2 wks from 28 to 36 wks and every week from 36 wks until delivery 2 z4 F. T1 e5 ~! O. ?8 l 4 V0 u# ]) I' QHope this would be what you want. U5 O9 Q2 f4 r8 ]- R$ v/ G- \ L0 |! U, \
Every time when doing some tests, before leaving lab, pls confirm with the receptionist that the test results are not only sent to the family physician but also to the specialist. It is much easier to see the family physican than the specialist so that you could get the result as early as possible .
allen13579 发表于 2012-3-27 23:03 # G, r" y# m H# W- {' f
Every time when doing some tests, before leaving lab, pls confirm with the receptionist that the tes ...
That's weird. After my family doctor confirmed I was pregnant, he gave me a pregnancy doc's phone number and told me I can contact them any time I want. Then I had my first appointment with the pregnancy doctor in a few weeks. Did your family doc recommend a pregnancy doctor for you?
jenniferming 发表于 2012-3-29 13:50 : E9 ~& s. P$ r }% K! M
That's weird. After my family doctor confirmed I was pregnant, he gave me a pregnancy doc's phone nu ...
7 c) Q5 s& B' fyou probably went to a primary care obstetric group ran by family doctors