Dr. Priyanka ( Obstetrician & Gynaecologist) on Instagram: "👩‍🍼 Share this with a mom-to-be or someone close to their delivery date 💙 Per Vaginal (PV) examination — also called internal examination — is a routine part of pregnancy check-ups, especially near your due date. 🔹 Why is it done? It helps your doctor check the cervix, baby’s position, and progress of labor. 🔹 From a patient’s POV ✨ You can always ask your doctor to be gentle. ✨ It’s your right to understand why the exam is being d

Dr Mitali | Obstetrician & Gynaecologist on Instagram: "🩺 Early Pregnancy (First Trimester) 1. Basic blood & urine tests – to check hemoglobin, thyroid, sugar, infections (HIV, hepatitis, syphilis), blood group, urine. 2. Dating & viability ultrasound (6–8 weeks) – confirms heartbeat, gestational age, location of pregnancy. 3. First-trimester screening (11–13 weeks): • NT scan (Nuchal Translucency ultrasound) → measures baby’s neck fold thickness. • Double Marker Test (blood test) → checks risk