The Significance of Prenatal Check-ups
"Carrying a child for ten months, giving birth in a single moment" refers to the long process that a woman goes through from the beginning of pregnancy to the end of delivery. During the entire pregnancy, both the expectant mother and the fetus undergo a series of physiological changes. At the same time, they may also encounter harmful factors that can cause various pathological changes, resulting in maternal diseases or fetal abnormalities.
Adverse outcomes such as miscarriage, preterm birth, intrauterine growth retardation, stillbirth, and congenital malformations can occur. In severe cases, they can even lead to maternal or neonatal death.
For example, pregnancy complicated by heart disease can lead to heart failure due to improper monitoring and healthcare measures. Failure to seek timely medical attention for preeclampsia and delayed treatment can result in complications such as heart failure, cerebrovascular accidents, early placental abruption, and renal failure. Failure to correct abnormal fetal positions in a timely manner can lead to difficult labor or perineal lacerations causing postpartum hemorrhage.
In summary, various pregnancy complications and abnormal deliveries can endanger the lives of pregnant women and fetuses. Therefore, it is crucial to undergo regular prenatal check-ups at designated medical institutions throughout the entire pregnancy. By establishing a maternal registration card and detecting various pregnancy abnormalities early, timely interventions can be provided to ensure the safety of pregnant women during pregnancy, delivery, and the puerperium, and to give birth to a healthy and intelligent baby.
Through prenatal check-ups, each pregnant woman can also receive guidance on eugenics, prenatal and postnatal care, and self-care. This allows for early diagnosis and prevention of any abnormal conditions that may affect delivery and fetal development, thereby eliminating various factors that may harm pregnant women and fetuses. This helps to reduce the incidence and mortality rates of maternal, fetal, and neonatal diseases, and ultimately improves the overall quality of the Chinese population.
