Planning a Baby  Discussion Forum

hi archie,
after a period of 6 months of ttc, i hv a good news & am 5 months pregnant(i'm in my 18th week now),i wanted to know the tests which are supposed to be done during the pregnency;i hv my next appt. with my gynec. on 13th of oct,same day i hv the appt. for ecography also;i would also like to know the significance of ecography & its procedure.one more thing i wanted to ask that i take halffry of one egg daily, is it right in this condition.waiting for the reply eagerly,thanks.

ishita archie replied. Dear Ishita,
Congratulations on your pregnancy, you must be excited as you are almost half way done with it's term!

Seems you are located in Europe, since you say -Ecography.
Ultrasonography/Ultrasound is intended to see appropriate growth of fetus at around week 20. This is the time when fetus has most of the major organs developed and will continue developing further until delivery and 3-6 months post delivery. An ultrasound around this gestation thus will allow you to rule out any anamolies in developing fetus. It will also suggest if any further testing is necessary on chromosomal part and to ruleout possibility of some genetic defect in the fetus.

Typically around week 18 your visit is nothing but a well being visit, nothing much you can do or ask your Dr. Of course you can put your any discomforts to him/her and get opinions on the same to help relieve discomfort or put your mind at an ease.

I consider last visit you may have given your blood for AFP test, if not then your Dr. may wants you to go for this, however ultrasound is better judgement over AFP.

You must have had a blood work done in first trimester where in they would have looked at your immunity, immonlogical factors, risk of any sexually transmitted disease and routine blood analysis to know all cells are in proportion and that there is no need to suppliment Iron to you.

I would have to recommend fry egg completely or boil it properly, half fry though is nutritious not a very good option in pregnancy. Egg is a big source of bacteria those can cross placenta and reach fetus. I would recommend eating eggs, preferably boiled if not then properly fried omlettes, made at home not in restaurants.

Would be glad to shed light on your any other concern.

Archie