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What I realized while raising my four children is that preparation before pregnancy affects a lot of life after giving birth. When I was a child, I had a lot of trial and error because I lacked experience, but from my second child onwards, I thoroughly prepared and it helped me a lot. Today, I will tell you in detail about the prenatal examination items, cost, and timing 드보라의 블로그that I personally experienced at the public health center.
A lesson learned from my first child: prenatal examinations are essential!
When I was pregnant with my first child, I honestly wasn’t prepared enough. I heard that prenatal examinations were important, but I postponed visiting the hospital and didn’t know what tests to take. Fortunately, I gave birth healthily without any major problems, but from my second child onwards, I definitely felt the importance of preparation.
That’s why I actively utilized prenatal examinations at public health centers when planning my third and fourth children. Since I was able to take essential tests at low prices, I was able to reduce the burden of childcare costs.
Public health center prenatal examination items are organized like this
Public health centers support most of the basic tests required before pregnancy. I will explain them based on the tests that I have experienced.
Representative prenatal examination items
Blood test
Check for infections such as hepatitis B, rubella, syphilis, and AIDS
Urine test
Check for proteinuria and diabetes
Thyroid test
Check thyroid hormone levels (especially recommended for those who are often tired!)
Ultrasound test
Check for uterine and ovarian conditions
Hormone test
Check for hormonal abnormalities related to ovulation
When I was planning my third child, I found out that my thyroid levels were slightly high, and thanks to that, I was able to regain my health through medication and improved eating habits. I was really thankful that I found out in advance through a health center test.
When is the right time to get a prenatal test?
It is best to get a prenatal test at least 3 months before preparing for pregnancy.
This is because if a problem is found through the test, it takes time to improve.
When planning the fourth pregnancy, I visited the hospital 6 months in advance because it was considered an advanced maternal age pregnancy, and thoroughly checked my basic health status through a health center examination. If you have risk factors such as chronic diseases or advanced maternal age pregnancy, it is better to prepare sooner.
Health center prenatal examination cost, best value for money!
The cost of prenatal examinations at an obstetrics and gynecology department ranges from 100,000 won to 300,000 won. On the other hand, most prenatal examinations at health centers are free or incur minimal costs.
In the area where I live, basic examinations were free, and additional examinations were around 10,000 to 20,000 won. In particular, basic items such as hepatitis B and rubella antibody tests were included without exception, which was really reassuring.
Since the test items vary by region, call the health center in your jurisdiction or check the website.
Make a reservation for a prenatal examination at a health center
Here’s how to do it
You must make a reservation in advance to receive a prenatal examination at a health center. The method is simple.
How to make a reservation
Phone reservation
Call the local public health center and make a reservation for the desired date.
Website reservation
Go to the public health center homepage and make a reservation under the maternal and child health service section.
What to bring on the day of the test
ID
Health insurance card (if necessary)
If you visit the public health center on the reservation date, the staff will kindly guide you, so don’t worry. For my fourth child, I visited the public health center while my first child was at kindergarten, and I was able to finish the test easily in less than an hour.
Oknyang’s tip!
Get tested together as a couple
Infertility problems can be caused by both men and women.
Using the test results
Improve your lifestyle based on the test results. I saw great results by adjusting my eating habits.
Check if additional tests are needed
After the basic test is complete, get additional tests at the hospital if necessary.
Preparing before pregnancy is the first step for a healthy start for both mom and dad. If you actively utilize prenatal checkups at public health centers, you can reduce the cost burden and thoroughly check your health. I hope that expectant parents can prepare more happily based on the information on prenatal checkup items, costs, and timing that I shared today. This was Oknyang, the mom of Dadungi.