What tests should be done before giving birth?

In life, pregnant women need to undergo B-ultrasound examinations and blood tests during prenatal check-ups. These examinations are very helpful in checking whether the fetus is normal, so B-ultrasound is generally required when giving birth. B-ultrasound can be used to determine the child's date of birth and the condition of the fetus in the uterus, which helps pregnant women give birth and promptly judge whether the fetus's position is normal.

The best time for pre-pregnancy check-up: It is generally recommended to start pre-pregnancy check-up 3-6 months before pregnancy, including both husband and wife.

It is best for women to have a pre-pregnancy check within 3-7 days after their menstruation ends. Please note that it is best not to have sex before the check. If other problems are found during pre-pregnancy check-ups, there will still be time for intervention and treatment. Therefore, it is advisable to conduct a pre-pregnancy check at least 3 months in advance, and both husband and wife should do it at the same time.

1. Routine inspection:

Blood test: The platelet count can help you understand your coagulation function and whether you have blood or immune system diseases; the red blood cell volume (MCV) and fragility test can help detect thalassemia carriers; blood type test, if the wife is type O blood and the husband is type A, B or AB blood, there is a possibility of fetal neonatal ABO hemolytic disease; RH negative test.

2. Urinalysis: Check whether there is urine protein, red blood cells, etc. in the urine to diagnose whether the urinary system is healthy, which helps to diagnose the disease early.

2. Infectious disease screening:

1. Hepatitis B virus screening: detect the hepatitis B virus DNA (HBV-DNA) value to avoid vertical transmission between mother and child.

2. HIV testing: HIV testing can help babies avoid intrauterine infection, infection during delivery, or postpartum infection.

3. Syphilis test: Check four items of syphilis and do dilution test to avoid transmission between mother and child.

Warm reminder: The above are key examination items. The country encourages all couples who are preparing to have a baby to take the initiative to participate in pre-pregnancy examinations.

When is the best time to get checked before having a baby?

If you want to have a baby, it is recommended to do it 3-6 months before pregnancy; for female examinations, generally you can avoid the menstrual period; for male semen examinations, in order to ensure the accuracy of the test results, it is recommended to do the examination after 2-7 days of abstinence.