Routine Antenatal Care & Maternal Wellness

Antenatal Checkup & Complete Pregnancy Care in Lahore

Holistic, trimester-by-trimester maternal-fetal care, nutritional optimization, and fetal growth monitoring by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noreen Huma.

Lead Specialist:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noreen Huma

FCPS (Obs & Gynae), MCPS (Paeds), MBBS

Recognized as the Best Gynecologist in Lahore

Clinical Verification:

PMDC Registration: 9682-P

28+ Years Academic & Surgical Experience

Clinic Location:

Sector B-1, Block D, Johar Town, Lahore

Call / WhatsApp: 0311 6712017

Protecting Mother and Baby Throughout Every Trimester of Pregnancy

Antenatal care is the foundation of a safe, healthy pregnancy and joyful delivery. Regular clinical checkups allow early detection and prevention of potential maternal-fetal complications such as nutritional deficiencies, gestational anemia, blood pressure shifts, and intrauterine growth lags.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noreen Huma provides compassionate, thorough prenatal checkups at her clinic in Johar Town, Lahore. Following World Health Organization (WHO) and RCOG antenatal guidelines, Dr. Noreen ensures that every mother receives individualized attention, from baseline viability confirmation at 6 weeks to final delivery planning at term.

Every checkup incorporates blood pressure logging, fundal height tracking, fetal heart rate listening, urine protein testing, maternal weight evaluation, and actionable nutritional guidance tailored to Pakistani dietary habits.

Clinical Management & Step-by-Step Protocol

Booking Visit & Baseline Screening (6-10 Weeks)

Viability ultrasound to confirm intrauterine pregnancy and heartbeat. Ordering blood group & Rh typing, CBC, Hb electrophoresis, viral markers (HBsAg, Anti-HCV, HIV, VDRL), TSH, and urine routine.

Early Nuchal & Growth Assessment (11-13 Weeks)

First-trimester ultrasound screening and baseline blood pressure evaluation to stratify preeclampsia risks.

Detailed Fetal Anomaly Scan (18-22 Weeks)

Comprehensive anatomical survey of fetal brain, heart, spine, kidneys, limbs, and placental location.

Metabolic Screen & Growth Scans (24-28 Weeks)

75g Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) for gestational diabetes and repeat CBC to detect maternal anemia.

Birth Planning & Weekly Term Monitoring (36+ Weeks)

Assessing fetal presentation, amniotic fluid volume, cervical readiness, and finalizing hospital admission plans.

Essential Schedule of Antenatal Checkups

✓ First Trimester (6-12 Weeks): Pregnancy confirmation, dating scan, baseline blood tests, and folic acid prescription
✓ Second Trimester (14-26 Weeks): Anomaly scan (18-22 weeks), maternal iron/calcium therapy, and early gestational diabetes screening
✓ Third Trimester (28-36 Weeks): Growth scans every 2-4 weeks, Tdap/tetanus immunization, and fetal movement tracking
✓ Term Surveillance (37-41 Weeks): Weekly visits with Bishop score cervical checking, CTG non-stress tests, and delivery readiness
✓ Management of pregnancy nausea, severe morning sickness (hyperemesis gravidarum), heartburn, and pelvic girdle pain

Evidence-Based Guidelines & International Standards

WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care

Model of Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience

A minimum of eight antenatal clinical contacts reduces perinatal mortality and enhances maternal satisfaction.

RCOG / NICE Antenatal Care Guideline

Routine Antenatal Care for Healthy Pregnant Women

Routine screening for gestational diabetes, asymptomatic bacteriuria, and anemia ensures timely, safe maternal interventions.

Frequently Asked Patient Questions

When should I schedule my first pregnancy checkup?

You should schedule your first checkup as soon as you have a positive home pregnancy test, ideally between 6 to 8 weeks from your last menstrual period. This allows Dr. Noreen Huma to confirm that the pregnancy is safely inside the uterus (ruling out ectopic pregnancy) and verify the baby's heartbeat.

How many ultrasound scans are needed during a healthy pregnancy?

In an uncomplicated pregnancy, at least three to four key ultrasound scans are performed: 1) Dating & viability scan at 6-8 weeks, 2) NT/early scan at 11-13 weeks, 3) Detailed anomaly scan at 18-22 weeks, and 4) Third-trimester growth & Doppler scan at 32-36 weeks.

What supplements should I take during pregnancy in Lahore?

Folic acid (400 mcg - 5 mg daily) is essential in the first 12 weeks to prevent neural tube defects. From the second trimester onward, Dr. Noreen Huma prescribes elemental iron, calcium, and Vitamin D3 to support strong fetal bone formation and prevent maternal anemia.