Lots of Questions...first time preg?

Question

Hi All,

this is my first time pregnant, so i'm new at all this stuff! i'm 7 weeks.

i've had a blood test done for my blood type, General Haematology, Rubella & Hepatitis

What other blood tests do they do over the 9 months? and at what stage are they?

When do they test for downs syndrome?

how many ultrasounds will i have during my pregnancy?

sorry for the amount of questions!

Answer 1

hiya i had my booking appointment yesterday and was told u have the 1st lots of blood now ( u had) then ican have another blood test at around 16wks thats a hi low test to see how high the chances are of downs if that came back as high then id be offered amnio

after that ihave a 28wk blood test to check blood count

scans i have my 1st in few wks ill be around 12wks ( dating scan )

then around 20wks abnormality scan

i am in the UK so it may be different all over the world

congratulations x x x x

Answer 2

im 30week preg and  have blood test dont bout the sametime you will be getting you sugar test done around 25 weeks or close to it i got a ultrasound to see how far along  then the s*x and then a 45 min for measurements i have like 12 ultrasound pics bout the down syndrome im not sure but i didnt get that test it not 100% and i didnt want to worry over anythung ya know i hope this helps

Answer 3

They did a cystic fibrosis screen along with my initial blood workk.Your triple screen/quad screen which test for abnormalities is done between 15 and 20 weeks, if it comes back abnormal then they'll give you an option for an amniocentesis. You'll also have a gestational diabetes test in your 5th month. I heard that some doctors only do it if they feel you're at risk. It seems like they take blood at every appointment I go to :) Good thing I'm not scared of needles! You will usually get 1-2 ultrasounds depending on your insurance, unless your doctor orders more. You can always go to a private office and get a 3d/4d done, but you have to cover those costs yourself. I hope I'm not missing anything, lol. Good luck!