Regular prenatal exams are important to assessing the progress of a pregnancy and detect any possible abnormalities as early as possible.
Prenatal exams are by appointment only.
The patient is seen once or twice a week until the 12th week, and once a month after the 12th week of pregnancy.
Pregnancy checkups are very important for the child and the mother to check if the pregnancy is progressing well and to detect any abnormalities during pregnancy at an early stage.
Periodic checkups are required at the following intervals.
Prenatal exams are by appointment only.
・ Until the sight of the fetal heart rate in the uterus
Prenatal care is a self-practice, health insurance does not apply.
However, in the event some symptoms should arise (such as a threatened miscarriage) the charges involved with the treatment and examination will be covered by insurance.
*The prices displayed are those without tax.
Costs are subject to change without notice.
※The 12 weeks ultrasound will be done in the ultrasound room (Your guests may observe as well).
12th week to 21th week 6th day of pregnancy= ¥10,000
Others, tests corresponding to weeks
Early Pregnancy Blood Examination
From 8th-11th week ¥12,100
Blood Type
The possibility of blood type incompatibility will be examined.
If, in the rare event that there is major bleeding during the time of delivery and a blood transfusion becomes necessary, then the exact blood type needs to be known.
Irregular Antibody
It is one kind of blood type.
As for the antibody of this kind, it is the cause of neonatal jaundice and must be in reference in the case the person needs a blood transfusion.
Hepatitis B Antigen (HB)
It is one kind of the Hepatitis B strand antigen Hepatitis virus.
If you are positive, then a more detailed inspection will be done.
In addition, in order to not pass it on to the child if positive, an injection of antibodies must be given to the child within 3 days after birth.
Hepatitis C Antibody
It is one kind of hepatitis virus. If found positive, tests on the liver will be required.
Rubella Antibody
If rubella is contracted by the 16th week of pregnancy, there is a risk of abnormal heart, vision, and hearing of the fetus.
In early pregnancy we will check the antibodies and check for whether or not there is a possibility that you are infected.
If there are no antibodies, then you will be cautioned as to prevent it until the 16th week of pregnancy.
If the antibodies are too high, then further testing is necessary.
Re-infection is a rare case, but because it is a very possible outcome, at our clinic, regardless of previous vaccination history and antibody titer, we are taking measurements of all pregnant women and the two rubella antibody titer in the early and midterm phase.
Syphilis (RPR, TPHA)
When it is discovered, in order to prevent congenital syphilis, it must be treated with antibiotics immediately.
HIV Antibody
This is the so-called HIV/ AIDS testing. Requires inspection by a hospital specialist if positive.
Toxoplasma Antibody
A type of infection called, “Toxoplasma” that is contracted mainly from pets.
What is asymptomatic in many cases, if infected in early pregnancy, there is a risk of abnormalities in the fetus.
If positive, further examination and treatment by antibiotics is needed.
Blood Sugar Test
By the pregnancy, glucose spun to the fetus, the hormone hPL (human placental lactogen), there is an antagonism from the placenta, and there is a tendency to decrease the glucose tolerance function of the mother’s body (while pregnant, on an empty stomach the blood sugar value is easy to decrease, and after meals it is easy to increase).
There are cases of those who were overweight to begin with, and have a history of type 2 diabetes in the family and after the pregnancy became diabetic.
However, it is also a thing that the diagnostic criteria is a bit rigid for gestational diabetes and there is a reason to get gestational diabetes.
Anemia Test
This is a check to see that there is no anemia and no abnormalities in the number of platelets.
During the pregnancy, in order to supply blood to the fetus, your own blood volume will be at 1.5 times the usual.
Due to the blood being diluted it is likely to have a state of anemia.
If it becomes worse, heart palpitations and shortness of breath will appear, and because the fetus will become anemic too, if you have anemia you may need to take iron orally, or visit the hospital for injections.
Let’s take a diet that is high in iron than usual during the pregnancy.
For those who are not fond of eating like this, we don’t mind if you use a supplement.
Cervical Cell
Around 8th-11th weeks of pregnancy ¥3,700
It requires careful follow-up if there are any abnormalities.
Second trimester blood test
Around 26th-27th weeks of pregnancy ¥8,030
Anemia
HTLV-1 antibody
Blood Sugar
Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid identification test
Around 26th-27th weeks of pregnancy ¥4,030
Electro-cardiogram
Around 30th- weeks of pregnancy ¥1,300
Non-stress Test
Around 32th- weeks of pregnancy ¥2,100
Vaginal secretion culture test
Around 34th- weeks of pregnancy ¥3,700
For patients who have a general health checkup slip for pregnant women
The Pregnant Women's General Health Examination Receipt Form, which is issued at the same time as the Maternal and Child Health Handbook of Osaka Prefecture, may be used during the pregnant women's medical examination for the target number of weeks.
Please fill in the required items in advance and submit it to the front desk at the reception on the day of use.
In addition, the number of consultation slips varies depending on the municipality, so please contact the government office of your address for details.
