IMPORTANT PREGNANCY TESTS AND CHECKS
_PREGNANCY CONFIRMATION TEST
-Urine or blood hCG test
-Confirms pregnancy and checks hormone levels.
_EARLY ULTRASOUND /DATING SCAN
-Confirms due date
-Checks heartbeat, number of babies, and early development.
_BLOOD TYPE AND RH FACTOR TEST
-Determines blood group and Rh compatibility
-Important for preventing Rh incompatibility complications.
_COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC)
-Screens for anemia, infections, and overall health.
_INFECTIOUS DISEASE SCREENING
Tests for:
-HIV
-Hepatitis B
-Syphilis
-Rubella immunity, and sometimes Varicella
_URINE TEST
-Checks for infection, protein, glucose, and hydration levels.
-Helps screen for preeclampsia and gestational diabetes risk.
_GENETIC SCREENING
-Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) or combined screening
-Detects chromosomal conditions like Down syndrome.
_ANATOMY SCAN
-Detailed scan of baby’s organs, spine, limbs, placenta, and growth.
-Can reveal baby’s sex, if you wish.
