Question
I am three months pregnant and have a dog at home that I do not touch. The dog is taken care of by family members. Can I still get infected with bacteria?
Answer
It is recommended to have regular check-ups. There are a total of 9 prenatal checks to be done at weeks 20, 24, 28, 32, 38, 39, and 40 of pregnancy. The frequency of follow-up checks should be increased if there are any abnormalities. Prenatal checks are generally scheduled once a month within the first 6 months, every two weeks between 7 and 8 months, and once a week after 9 months until the child is born. Special situations should be checked at any time. Additionally, it is important to have a diabetes screening and a comprehensive blood test between weeks 24 to 28, including routine blood tests, liver function tests, kidney function tests, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, HIV, and coagulation function tests. At week 38, urine routine tests, electrocardiograms, routine blood tests, and pelvic measurements are also required. Amniocentesis is generally not included.