Pregnancy is an important phase in a woman’s life, so everything is done to ensure the woman’s safety and the baby’s health at its best.
To do this, there are diagnostic tests you have to undergo to check every stage of development during pregnancy to determine possible complications.
A diagnostic test tells you if you or your baby has a particular existing health problem, while a screening test will tell you if you or your baby might develop a risk of developing a certain disorder or health problem during the course of the pregnancy.
Routine diagnostic tests are done to you during your first prenatal visit which includes:
These tests are done during your first prenatal visit, but this does not mean that’s all into it.
You are just one step closer, what’s important is to visit your health provider regularly during your second and third trimester for a regular physical exam, because problems that were not there at the start may later develop as you progress with your pregnancy.
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