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Pre checks for pregnancy
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Before planning for baby, what all tests and pre checks are required ? Especially my concern is around weight management. I am 31 yr old female, weight is 45 kg and height is 152 cms.
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Happy that you wanted to plan your pregnancy perfectly.
The tests you may do before planning pregnancy:
Hemogram,
Fasting sugar
Viral screen ( Tridot, HBsAg)
Urinalysis
Ser. TSH
Ser. CreatinineVitamin B12,
Vitamin D
Rubella, varicella titres
Genetic screening for some diseases, if prone
Ultrasound pelvis
PAP smear
Next Steps
Start taking Folic acid supplements, other supplements depending on the test result.
A good natural protein supplement may prove useful in addition to balanced nutrition for a healthy weight gain
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Good to get a general body examination from a doctor, it will give a hint in which way you should be investigated
Some other tests also may be necessary depending on your previous history
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Yes. Before planning pregnancy its very good decision to get a overall health checkup.
Connect for consultation for detailed explanation and to give you a prescription for the blood investigation.
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Pre pregnancy - you should get CBC, Thyroid profile, FBS/PPBS, VIRAL SEROLOGY, Blood grouping and typing and also a PELVIC SCAN ( provided you are a healthy person and require no chronic medication etc) You nay consult for details - depending on your family history and personal history there can be few other specific tests. Safe planning
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