Tests before pregnancy

What tests are available before I become pregnant?

Tests before pregnancy

Bacterial-Vaginosis-Screen
Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of a normal bacteria in the vagina that causes a vaginal discharge. Bacterial vaginosis is relatively common in both pregnant and non-pregnant women.

Blood-Type-and-Antibody-Screen
If the mother and baby's blood types are different, they both may experience problems. This could also happen if the mother has antibodies (antiglobulins) that will react with antigens (proteins or factors) on the baby`s red blood cells.

Cystic-Fibrosis-Carrier-Screening-(CF)
Your doctor may offer you a screening test for cystic fibrosis (CF). Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that can severely affect breathing and digestion.

Gonorrhea,-Chlamydia,-and-Syphilis
These are three common sexually transmitted diseases (STD's). These diseases are caused by bacterial infections and can lead to a miscarriage or can infect the baby prior to or during delivery.

Hemoglobin
During pregnancy, a woman`s hemoglobin needs to transport enough oxygen to meet both her and her baby`s needs. If a woman does not have enough hemoglobin, she is said to be anemic.

Hepatitis-B-Screening
Hepatitis B is an infection that causes an inflammation of the liver.

HIV
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS

Immunity-to-Rubella-(German-Measles)
Rubella infections during childhood usually cause mild symptoms. However, if a woman becomes infected with Rubella during the first three months of her pregnancy and does not have immunity to the virus, the baby is at risk of having serious birth defects or dying.

Ovulation-Predictor-Test
The ovulation predictor test is a home-use test that measures the Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in your urine.

Pap-Test
done to screen the cervix (opening to the uterus) for cancer, pre-cancerous changes, inflammation, and some sexually transmitted diseases.

Urine-Screening
During prenatal visits, the expectant mother will be asked to give a urine specimen. The sample will be screened for the presence of sugar and/or protein.

Varicella-Zoster-Virus-(chicken-pox)
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is what causes the illness known as chicken pox.


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yeaok872004 - 83 days ago.
Well ladies it said I wasn't pregnant but i still see two lines one is darker then the other one... What is going on? LOL.. Oh well I have a beauitful little girl and when the time is right it will happen again!! I'm so thankful for my little angel from god!!

yeaok872004 - 84 days ago.
Ok might be pregnant but not sure yet.. I took the test and the there was a faint line that you could hardly see but its there.. the other line is darker then that... Could it be a postive or should I take a other one to confirm it?? PLEASE HELP!!! My hubby doesn't think Ia'm but I dont want 2 get my hopes up if I'm not..

anthony - 210 days ago.
deae all my wife dont have the immunse for measles (not Rubella (German measles)) can we still try to conceive or have to get the vaccine 1st thanks

sweetlemon53 - 221 days ago.
At my Dr. Apt today: My next Dr. apt is on Monday March 10th I am scheduled for a Hysterosalpingography (Dye Test). This will check my tubes ect... If all looks well I start taken Metformin on Tuesday which will lower my glucose levels but is suppose to help me ovulate with better quality.

Martina26 - 254 days ago.
perrico I just found out im anemic and i take iron pills now to combat it.

perrico - 255 days ago.
Did anyone have a total blood work up with the pre-pregnancy bloodwork? I am a vegitarian and I eat very little protein at all, so I am worried that I may be anemic. My doctor didn't request one...should I ask?

sweetlemon53 - 281 days ago.
Seems like this month I am going to have a normal 7 day pd. w/o meds- that is a good sign. DH has his apt on the 31st to get his swimmers tested- wish us luck! Fingers still crossed!

sweetlemon53 - 281 days ago.
Seems like this month I am going to have a normal 7 day pd. w/o meds- that is a good sign. DH has his apt on the 31st to get his swimmers tested- wish us luck! Fingers still crossed!

elysec - 346 days ago.
Anyone ever test positive for carrying the Tay Sachs gene?

hopefuljenn - 647 days ago.
hey yall. hows everyone doing? i just wanted to know if its normal to be so emotional at 5 weeks..my emotions are so out of wack and every little fight me and my boyfriend get into make me upset and he says he dosnt think he ca do it anymore ..and no more than ever i need him. i really would like to talk to someone. =( anyone wanna chat e-mail me jenn420k@yahoo.com

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