What tests do they take during pregnancy?

Perhaps the only unpleasant moment during the entire pregnancy, not including toxicosis - is that you have to visit different doctors and take a lot of tests. However, it is necessary to be sure of the health and proper development of the future baby. Let's talk in detail about what tests are taken during pregnancy.

What tests should I give to pregnant women?

One of the very first in this list is a blood test for HCG, according to his level, doctors determine the presence of pregnancy. However, if the result is already obvious by ultrasound, then donate blood to this indicator. After confirming pregnancy, a woman needs to register with a gynecologist, where she will be told in detail what blood tests the pregnant women give for free, and will give directions.

Such analyzes include:

• blood test for hepatitis, AIDS and syphilis - are given at an early date, as well as at 32-36 weeks of pregnancy;
• determination of the blood group and Rh factor;
• analysis for antibodies;
• blood sugar level;
• blood on hormones;
• biochemical and general blood analysis;
• a clinical blood test - is given for 24-26 weeks and determines the level of hemoglobin.

In addition, the future mother needs to do a general urine test, and also give a smear for urogenital infections.

What tests do pregnant women give additionally?

Now let's move on to what kind of paid tests pregnant women give. At the term of 14-18 weeks you can be offered to take an analysis for AFP - the level of alpha-fetoprotein. This analysis is done to identify the developmental defects of the fetus. This indicator is not included in the mandatory program of examination of pregnant women, so it is handed over at will of the future mother for a fee.

Separately it is worthwhile to dwell on what analyzes the husband hands over to a pregnant woman - this is a mandatory determination of the group and Rh factor of blood, as well as analysis for syphilis and AIDS.

All these procedures are rather tedious, especially considering the system of service in our polyclinics, where one has to stand for hours in queues. But for your own peace of mind and confidence that your future baby is healthy, it is better to suffer inconvenience. Treat any events during pregnancy is calmer, because this is important for you and your child!