Pregnancy Tests

Some lab tests are done routinely on all pregnant women. These are important for mother and baby and are usually required by state law.

They include blood tests for anemia and the mother's blood type, urine checks for infection and diabetes, and mainly ultrasound, or sonogram, is used in many fields of medicine.

For pregnant women, there are number of important reasons to have sonogram

Tell us what you think, or if there are any other tests that should be or should not be done.

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Taking care during pregnancy

There are many things that you should avoid during pregnancy, while pursuing others. If you smoke this is the time to stop, also avoid drinking alcohol.

Also you should keep medication intake at a minimum.

On the other hand, you should keep a routine of a moderate exercise, while keeping a nutritious diet.

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The coming of a child

Pregnancy is as complex as any natural event in our lives. It is exciting, exhausting, fulfilling, fatiguing, happy, sad, simple and filled with many more contradictions for both mother and father. There is no such thing as an unnatural feeling during pregnancy.

Most parents experience a variety of emotions. Many parents who have shown tremendous anxiety about child raising during pregnancy find that the actual task is natural and rewarding.

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Home delivery or hospital delivery?

There are many choices of where your child is born and in some areas of which type of health care provider will attend your birth (doctor, nurse, etc). If you choose a hospital choose well before hand, ask questions.

How good is it? Does it ensure safety and quality? Judge the hospital on its own performance. How many deliveries are done there? Who attends these deliveries? Is there a pediatrician available for emergencies? How often are cesarean deliveries performed?

Or you might want home delivery. In many countries, delivery of children at home is the rule. If you find someone offering to assist with your child’s birth at home, ask about his or her qualifications. Is he or she a midwife, nurse, or doctor trained in obstetrics?

How many deliveries has the person done? Is he or she prepared to deal with an emergency? You should also see if there are any backup facilities available? Does the person have admitting privileges at a hospital?

What do you prefer? And Why?

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