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Pregnancy will bring a horde of changes in your life and your body. The months
leading up to the arrival of your bundle of joy will come with an endless series of
tests. These need to be done to ascertain you and your babys well-being.
As a would-be-mother, it is important that you know about these tests. Understanding
why you need them and how they will help can give you some useful insight.
1. Blood Tests:
Your blood sample will be taken to conduct tests for:
1. Immunity to Rubella
2. Immunity to chicken pox
3. Hepatitis B
4. Syphilis
5. HIV
6. Hemoglobin levels
7. Rh status
8. Blood group
9. Exposure to toxoplasmosis
Ultrasound will also be done to confirm the pregnancy and calculate the due date.
2. Urine Tests:
Urine samples will be taken for checking:
1. Whether you have any infection in the urinary tract or kidney.
2. Level of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin).
3. Presence of glucose in urine.
Apart from the above routine tests, screening might also be done for risks of certain
diseases:
1.
1. Blood Tests:
Blood tests will be conducted for,
1.
2.
3.
2. Urine Tests:
To check,
1.
2.
Preeclampsia
UTI (urinary tract infections)
3. Ultrasound Tests:
Ultrasound tests will be done to
1. Ensure that the growth of the baby is normal according to the age of pregnancy.
2. Confirm presence of multiple fetuses.
3. Measure length of cervix.
4. Check fetal movements.
Amniocentesis is a test that is done if the results of the marker tests show some
anomaly. It is an invasive test and checks for genetic disorders.
1. Ultrasound Tests:
Ultrasound tests can be done to check:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Urine tests are repeated for similar reasons as in the second trimester, like UTI,
preeclampsia, etc.
Blood tests also may be repeated to check sugar and iron levels, especially if
they were irregular during earlier tests.
A non-stress test may also be conducted by using a fetal monitor to check the
babys heart rate and movements
All these tests are done to ensure that you and your child are safe. The exact number
of tests done or frequency of ultrasound varies from one woman to another, as it
depends on presence of complications, if any.
It is always advisable to consult your doctor for any specific tests that you need. Rest
assured, taking care of your diet and resting properly will keep both you and baby
healthy!
Share your first trimester tests during pregnancy experiences during pregnancy with
us.