For the entire pregnancy, the expectant mother needs to pass many different tests, according to which the obstetrician will monitor the condition of the pregnant woman. Based on the results of the analysis, a woman sometimes has to change her lifestyle, diet and habits.
Necessary tests for pregnancy
On the first visit to the obstetrician-gynecologist (before the twelfth week) you will get a card of the pregnant woman, where all the results of the examinations and studies will be recorded throughout the period of pregnancy. The schedule of tests during pregnancy is made in accordance with the period of pregnancy and has the following order. On the fifth to the twelfth week it is necessary to pass:
- general analysis of urine ;
- bacterial culture of urine;
- a common blood test (also determine the number of platelets);
- the first analysis for the definition of HIV, syphilis;
- test for viral hepatitis B;
- cytological examination (smear);
- analysis for the blood group , Rh factor.
Analyzes of infections during pregnancy are given for TORCH-infection and for the presence of sexual infections. In the period from the eleventh to the fourteenth week, you have to undergo ultrasound in order to evaluate the development of the neural tube and determine whether it is possible to develop Down's syndrome or Evard's syndrome in a child.
The general analysis of urine is given before each scheduled visit to the doctor. If for this there are no other indications.
Additional tests
According to the doctor's testimony, the list of mandatory tests during pregnancy can be supplemented by such studies:
- smear on the flora;
- a two-hour oral glucose tolerance test;
- double or triple biochemical test + calculation of the risk of congenital and chromosomal pathologies in the fetus.
A woman should visit a doctor once a month before the thirtieth week and twice a month from the thirtieth to the fortieth week. After the fortieth week, the expectant mother should visit the doctor every week.