OBSTETRICS AND GYANAECOLOGY
- What do I bring to my first appointment?
- Is it safe to travel in pregnancy?
- How often should I get checked by my doctor during my pregnancy?
- Is it safe to exercise in pregnancy?
- How common is Pelvic inflammation?
- What are the treatment options for pelvic inflammation?
All blood and ultrasound results and a list of any medications that you may be taking, including dosage. If you have any particular concerns or questions about your pregnancy, we recommend coming with a list of these so as to ensure we cover them in our discussions.
Unless you have been identified with any complications, it is perfectly safe to travel during pregnancy. Most women find the second trimester the most ideal time to travel as you are done with the morning sickness of the first trimester and won’t get as easily tired as one does in their third trimester.
In a normal pregnancy, you can be expected to come in for a check up on the following days:
• 4 weeks to 28 weeks: 1 visit/month
• 28 weeks to 36 weeks: 1 visit/2 weeks
• 36 weeks to 40 weeks: 1 visit/week
If it is a high-risk pregnancy such as twins, advanced age of women or a complicated pregnancy, your doctor may want to see you more often depending on your condition.
Women with an uncomplicated pregnancy are encouraged to stay active throughout their pregnancy. Most exercise regimes can be continued with some modifications. Regular exercise can have many benefits in pregnancy including better weight control and maintenance of existing fitness levels; and may also help decrease your chances of developing pregnancy related complications such as hypertension and gestational diabetes. Please have a chat to your doctor prior to commencement of any new exercise program, especially if you are new to regular exercise.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(PID) is one of the most common gynecological problems in the world.
Once findings and tests confirm PID, your doctor will prescribe you antibiotics. If the PID has progressed to form an abscess, you may need surgery.
