Routine blood tests to do during pregnancy

This article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Truong Nghia Binh - Obstetrician-Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital. Doctor has more than 13 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Every pregnant woman wishes to have a safe pregnancy, a favorable birth, a round mother and a square child. So when pregnant, what routine blood tests should be done, we will find out in the following article.

Blood tests that should be done during pregnancy include a blood type test, a Rh factor test, a complete blood count test, a blood sugar test, an iron test, and a test for bacteria and viruses like syphilis. , Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Hepatitis B, HIV, and some other tests depending on the actual situation. These tests are not mandatory, but to ensure the health of the mother and fetus, early detection and timely treatment of problems arising during pregnancy, pregnant women should pay attention to regular antenatal check-ups. Follow your doctor's instructions for optimal results.

Blood group test and Rh factor test Blood group test to determine which of the 4 blood groups a pregnant woman has is A, B, O or AB. Rh factor test to determine if a pregnant woman is Rh(+) or Rh(-).
These two tests are extremely important for any pregnant woman, especially in case a blood transfusion is needed during pregnancy or childbirth to choose the right blood type. Besides, these tests also have other meanings (such as detecting that the baby has hemolysis due to incompatibility of mother and child's blood group, or Rh incompatibility if the pregnant woman has Rh(-) and the husband has Rh(+) then the baby may have Rh(+), and the mother will produce antibodies that destroy the baby's red blood cells,...)

A complete blood count A complete blood count will show if a woman is anemic, an infection is present, and helps pinpoint the cause if abnormalities are present.
Blood sugar test Blood sugar test is an important test, helping to detect gestational diabetes, for early appropriate intervention, to avoid dangerous complications for pregnant women and fetuses.
Iron content test Iron is an indispensable component in the process of hematopoiesis. During pregnancy, iron deficiency anemia is common. Iron supplementation is very simple, pregnant women can supplement iron through iron-rich foods or through drugs.
Syphilis test Syphilis spirochetes can infect the fetus from the 5th month, stop the fetal growth, can cause premature birth or death after birth. If the child survives, it is possible to develop congenital syphilis, causing physiological, neurological, intellectual changes, ... but it takes 10-20 years to show symptoms.
Rubella testing Most adults are immune to Rubella because of previous vaccinations. If the pregnant woman is not immune, she will most likely get Rubella during pregnancy, affecting the fetus (visual, hearing, heart defects,...).
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) test Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is mostly detected by testing. Pregnant women infected with CMV can cause miscarriage. Newborns with congenital CMV infection may experience hearing and vision impairment, as well as developmental delays.
Hepatitis B test The rate of hepatitis B virus infection in Vietnam is quite high, so pregnant women can be infected with hepatitis B virus without knowing it. Hepatitis B virus can infect a child, seriously affecting his liver.
HIV testing Women should be tested for HIV before becoming pregnant, if infected with HIV should not get pregnant. If you are pregnant with HIV, you should not breastfeed to reduce the risk of HIV transmission to your baby. It is difficult for a newborn to confirm HIV infection during the first week of life. Children need to be tested again at 1 month, 6 months and 18 months to confirm the accuracy.

Thus, we have seen the importance of blood tests during pregnancy. To have a safe pregnancy, a favorable birth, a round mother and a square child, pregnant women should go for regular check-ups.

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