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Which blood tests do I really need during pregnancy?

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Which blood tests do I really need during pregnancy?

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Ok at your booking in appointment, they will take your bloods to test for Anemia (haemoglobin) – highly important as it tests your bloods ability to carry oxygen Blood group Platelets Rubella Random blood sugar HIV Rhesus factor – this is the +/- part of your blood group again important. In your booking in it is 1 needle with 5 (I think) vials of blood, so if they are checking for one they might as well do them all. All the initial tests are really important to determine your health and there for the health of your baby. You obviously can refuse them if you want, but in an emergency situation if this information is not readily available, because you have refused the blood tests, it could cause delays and therefore serious complications. I also refused the screening tests, for the same reasons as you. You will then be required to have further blood tests at 28 weeks, for Random blood sugar – to check for gestational diabetes (which can cause serious problems and a bib birth weight baby)

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The tests that are most important include your blood type and RH factor, test for gestational diabetes, STDs/HIV, urine, anemia, GBS status. Genetic testing is up to you. I decided not to get them but my risk screening was very low. If you are not planning to abort then there is not really a point to doing them unless you what to know to be prepared. Even though you say you may not have engaged in sharing needles/slept with anybody is not a good enough reason not to be tested. Women lie to health professionals alot. I know because I work in this environment. Not saying that is you, but you will be surprised at the number of positive results for STDs women get from a partner they deemed faithful. It is about the baby’s health. No one likes to be poked or proded but if its deemed necessary, do for the baby. Good luck!

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