Medical history:
Your prenatal health care provider will want to know all about your health and your partner’s health in order to provide the best care for your pregnancy General check-up. You’ll be receiving a head-to-toe examination to evaluate your general well-being, including your weight and blood pressure.
Pelvic exam:
A bimanual exam will allow your doctor to assess your gestational age by feeling the size and shape of your uterus. She’ll also evaluate the structure of your pelvic bones, and check for growths such as fibroids or ovarian cysts.
Cervical exam:
Your cervix will be inspected to look for any irregularities or discharge. You’ll have a pap smear to determine if there are any abnormal cervical cells and tests to check for infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Blood and urine tests:
You’ll receive blood tests to check your blood type, antibody screen, blood cell count, and to test for syphilis, hepatitis, rubella, and HIV (with your permission). Urine testing will check for bacteria, sugar, and protein.
Genetic tests:
You may be offered tests to detect inheritable diseases. You’ll hear about options for expanded AFP testing (a blood test to screen for neural tube defects and Down syndrome) and, if older than 35 during your pregnancy, chromosomal testing (amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling/CVS).
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