The Basics
Get important prenatal tests.
While you are pregnant, your doctor or midwife will recommend routine medical tests as part of prenatal care. These tests give your doctor important information about 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. Talk to your doctor or midwife if you have questions about which prenatal tests are right for you.
