Nowadays, due to the impact of environmental and dietary issues on our bodies, we often need to undergo annual physical examinations. To have a healthy baby, in addition to various precautions during pregnancy preparation, there is also an important task that expectant parents should pay attention to, which is to go to the hospital for a pregnancy preparation examination. So, what tests are needed for preparing for pregnancy?
What tests are needed for preparing for pregnancy?
Couples preparing for pregnancy should first understand the pre pregnancy examination items and time, and then make further arrangements. Pre pregnancy check ups are generally recommended to be conducted 3-6 months before pregnancy, including for both partners. The pre pregnancy examination items include blood routine, urine routine, liver function, chest X-ray, color ultrasound, electrocardiogram, etc.
Pregnancy preparation tests also include targeted specialized examinations, such as chromosome testing and genetic testing, etc. These tests are mainly used for couples with a family history of genetic diseases to increase their chances of conceiving a healthy baby.
Precautions for pregnancy preparation examination
(1) Both husband and wife should refrain from eating and drinking from midnight on the day of pre pregnancy examination, as some pre pregnancy examination items require fasting, otherwise it will affect the normal progress of pre pregnancy examination.
(2) The examination time is generally arranged 3-6 months before preparing for pregnancy, so that timely treatment and correction can be carried out when abnormalities or unsuitable pregnancy problems are discovered.
(3) Women should pay attention to avoiding the menstrual period when undergoing pre pregnancy examinations, and it is better to choose 3-7 days after the cessation of menstruation for pre pregnancy examinations. Both parties should not engage in sexual activity within 3 days of pre pregnancy examination, and should rest well the day before the physical examination to ensure full energy.
(4) Eat a light diet 3-5 days before the physical examination. Do not smoke or drink alcohol, and do not eat greasy or high sugar foods for the three days before the examination.
Pregnancy preparation examination is actually a basic work done for healthy and safe pregnancy. After the examination, one can further adjust and plan for pregnancy preparation according to their own physical condition and the doctor's advice. Generally, routine examinations such as blood routine, urine routine, liver function, chest X-ray, color ultrasound, electrocardiogram, etc. are sufficient for pregnancy preparation examination. We hope that every family has a healthy baby.
