Antenatal care blood tests are crucial for monitoring the health of both the mother and the developing fetus during pregnancy. These tests can include:
Blood Type and Rh Factor: Determines the mother's blood type and whether she is Rh-positive or negative.
Complete Blood Count (CBC): Assesses overall health and checks for anemia.
Infectious Disease Screening: Tests for diseases like syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and rubella immunity.
Blood Glucose Test: Screens for gestational diabetes.
Thyroid Function Tests: Evaluates thyroid hormone levels, which can affect pregnancy.
Genetic Screening: Optional tests for conditions like Down syndrome or cystic fibrosis.
Keywords
Rh Factor
Blood Type
hepatitis B
Down syndrome
overall health
Optional tests
cystic fibrosis
rubella immunity
developing fetus
Genetic Screening
Blood Glucose Test
gestational diabetes
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Function Tests
thyroid hormone levels
Antenatal care blood tests
Infectious Disease Screening
