1. What is a prenatal checkup at a public health center? 보건소 산전검사
A prenatal checkup at a public health center is a health checkup for pregnant women supported by the government, and is a system where essential tests for early pregnancy can be received for free.
✔ If you have confirmed pregnancy, it is best to get tested as soon as possible!
✔ There are differences by region, but most of the basic tests are the same.
✔ Items that are not covered by health insurance are also free at public health centers!
👉 Are you saying that prenatal checkups at public health centers should only be performed at an obstetrics and gynecology clinic? No! Make active use of public health centers! 드보라의 블로그
2. Prenatal checkup items at public health centers
Detailed items may vary slightly depending on the public health center, but the prenatal checkups that can generally be received at public health centers are as follows.
📌 1) Basic blood test
✔ Blood type test (Rh+/- check)
✔ Anemia test
✔ Liver function test (AST, ALT)
✔ Kidney function test (BUN, creatinine)
👉 Anemia during pregnancy is a must check! You can find out if you need iron supplements.
📌 2) Infectious disease test
✔ Hepatitis B antigen/antibody test
✔ Hepatitis C test (some public health centers)
✔ Syphilis test (VDRL)
✔ AIDS test (HIV)
👉 You may be infected without knowing it. Essential test for the health of the mother and baby!
📌 3) Rubella antibody test (supported by some public health centers)
✔ Rubella can have serious effects on the fetus if infected in the early stages of pregnancy
✔ If you do not have antibodies, you should be careful not to get infected during pregnancy
👉 It is best to test before pregnancy, but you can prepare if you check after pregnancy.
📌 4) Blood sugar test
✔ Check for diabetes risk
✔ Required for preventing gestational diabetes
👉 If blood sugar control is difficult during pregnancy, it can develop into gestational diabetes.
📌 5) Urine test
✔ Check for proteinuria and diabetes
✔ Check kidney health
👉 It is important to check regularly because kidney function can decline during pregnancy.
📌 6) Thyroid function test (supported by some public health centers)
✔ Check for hypothyroidism
✔ Thyroid hormones are important for fetal brain development