Protocol for the management of uncomplicated pregnancy according to DHA standards
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Uncomplicated Pregnancy Management Protocol describes a plan for monitoring a pregnant woman from early pregnancy to delivery. It includes a schedule of consultations with an obstetrician-gynecologist, a list of mandatory tests, instrumental examinations and screenings aimed at timely identification of possible risks and ensuring a safe course of pregnancy. All stages comply with international clinical guidelines and DHA regulations, which guarantees high-quality medical care and an integrated approach to maternal and child health.
Program composition
Up to 14 weeks
- Consultation of an obstetrician-gynecologist with ultrasound examination
- Analyzes: General blood test, Blood type and Rh factor, Rubella antibodies, Varicella IgG, Hepatitis B (hepatitis B antibodies), Syphilis test, HIV (antibodies to HIV I and II and P24 antigen), Thyroid Hormones (TSH, T3, T4), Glucose, Ferritin, Total urine analysis, Bacteriological culture of urine.
- Biochemical screening
- Prenatal ultrasound screening of the 1st trimester*
- Prenatal examination and risk assessment
16 weeks
- Consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist
- Cervicometry
Week 20-21
- Consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist
- Prenatal ultrasound screening of the 2nd trimester*
24 weeks
- Consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist
- Glucose tolerance test GTT
- Urinalysis
28 weeks
- Consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist
- General blood test
- General urinalysis
- Dopplerometry
31 weeks
- Consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist
- HIC
34 weeks
- Consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist
- Protein in urine
- Dopplerometry
36 weeks
- Consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist
- HIC
- Protein in urine
- A smear for group B streptococcus antigen
38 weeks
- Consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist
- HIC
- Protein in urine
40 weeks
- Consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist
- HIC
- Protein in urine
* Prenatal ultrasound screening of 1st and 2nd trimesters is performed at a partner hospital.