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In the third trimester of pregnancy, it is essential to do the fetal morphology (somewhere between weeks 30-32), then an ultrasound consultation around the 34th week of pregnancy, then, just as importantly, the pre-anesthetic consultation and the prenatal consultation follow. Some obstetricians recommend that from the 36th week of pregnancy she comes for a weekly check-up, to check the movements and heartbeat of the baby, the amniotic fluid, the cervix, the mother’s blood pressure, etc.
Today we will discuss pre-anesthetic consultation and prenatal consultation before birth. Usually, these two consultations are done in the 36th week of pregnancy, but at the request of the current doctor who monitors your pregnancy and if there is a risk of premature birth, these consultations can be scheduled/performed much earlier.
The preanesthetic consultation
The pre-anesthetic consultation is an important stage in the preparation for childbirth. In the 36th week of pregnancy, expectant mothers should talk to an anesthetist about the analgesia and anesthesia options available during labor and delivery. This includes discussions about epidurals, spinal anesthesia, and other pain management methods. The anesthesiologist can assess the mother’s health and recommend the most appropriate method of pain control, taking into account the mother’s wishes and pre-existing medical conditions.
It is important for the mother to discuss any allergies, previous surgeries, if you suffer from gestational diabetes or have certain health conditions (that could affect the administration of anesthesia (for example, certain anticoagulants). The pre-anesthetic consultation helps prepare a plan to manage pain to ensure the comfort of the mother and the safety of the child.
Careful! It is especially important during this time to monitor for signs of preterm labor, such as regular contractions and persistent abdominal pain. If these symptoms occur, it is vital to seek immediate medical attention.
Most of the time, the pre-anesthetic consultation and the prenatal consultation are scheduled on the same day, when some blood tests will also be collected (hemoleukogram, coagulation test), an EKG, but also an infectious screening (MRSA – staphylococcus aureus, ESBL, etc.) for the detection of germs multiresistant to treatment.
This infectious screening consists of taking some samples (with certain sticks) from your nose, throat, armpits, groin and anal area. It is a quick procedure, it does not represent discomfort/pain, but it is important to know the conditions in advance (for example, not to have showered at least 8 hours before harvesting, not to have used spray/deodorant on the underarms, etc.).
Prenatal consultation
The prenatal consultation means a meeting with the neonatologist, who will answer your questions about what happens to the baby immediately after it is born (what measurements will be taken, what protocols exist, etc.), about the vaccination schedule, about what products you will be able to use for baby care etc.
2023-10-26 19:08:24
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