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Have a Healthy Pregnancy

 
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The Basics

Get Important Prenatal Tests

While you are pregnant, you will undergo routine medical tests as part of prenatal care. These tests help your doctor know how you and your baby are doing. Your doctor will check your blood and urine for:

If you are younger than 25 or if you have certain risk factors, your doctor may check for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Some tests will be done more than once. If you are worried about a test or if you have questions, talk to your doctor.

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Start Today: Small Steps
  • Ask your doctor if you should be taking a daily prenatal vitamin.
  • Write down all of your medical appointments in a calendar.
  • Print out these Fish Facts [PDF-148 KB] for pregnant moms and post them on your refrigerator.

Learn how you can quit smoking to have a healthy pregnancy. Get tips for breastfeeding your baby.

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