tests throughout pegnancy
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Topic: tests throughout pegnancy
Posted By: Kazzle
Subject: tests throughout pegnancy
Date Posted: 23 November 2005 at 9:10pm
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I am just wondering what tests or examinations i can expect during my pregnany.
The only tests i have had so far is one scan and a blood test, should i be expecting to have any internal examinations, breast exams etc ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 23 November 2005 at 9:28pm
The only tests that I had (that I can remember) was an STD screening (cause of my age  ), a million blood tests! (prob worked out to be 5 or so but I felt like a pin cushion!) and the normal tests at the midwife (Pee on stick, blood pressure etc) - You can get an amino test (not sure if thats what its called) where they test the fluid around baby to see if it has any diseases... Dont quote me on the last one but they can do something like that.
When you get your ultrasounds they check for spina bifida and any other "skeletal" defects. Hope this helps - Your midwife should tell you what to expect with tests etc until baby is born. Oh and there is also a screening for strep B... (bloods I think) ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: faewie
Date Posted: 23 November 2005 at 10:08pm
the old pee on a stick trick! I thought it was funny reading about the girlies on here and peeing on a stick, lotsa fun when i first had my test apparently they can tell whether youve had "relations" recently too!
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 7:56am
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lol okay, i do the pee on the stick once a month (everytime i see the midwife) and i get my blood pressure done as well, the midwife doesnt send me for blood tests as i get them done every three months through my specialist (from my gastric bypass surgery).
I just remember reading somewhere that i could expect to be poked and proded everytime i went to the midwife or doctors and i really hated that idea. oh well i wont worry i am sure my midwife will do what she feels is necessary, and as she is really happy with how my pregnancy is going im not going to rock the boat. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 8:56am
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Ask your midwife what kinda tests you should be expecting.
In japan, they weigh you, blood pressure and peeing on the stick. Often blood tests every second month, and STD checks and stuff at the begining. Since I've been back, my midwife sent me for a blood test. Said I could skip the diabetes test (yah!!), and I'm scheduling my scan today. |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 10:03am
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Diabetes test at about 30 weeks I think? ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 11:35am
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there aren't too many testa t all if it is a "normal" pregnancy. Well that's what I found anyway. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: 98765
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 11:44am
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i had a breast check and pap smear cos id never had 1 and STD and a poke round to guess how far along I was at the first one with the doctor. Since that ive had 2 blood tests 1 for iron and stuff at the start and had the diabetes one the other day. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 12:31pm
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They don't usually do internals until the end to see how your cervix is doing. (Right? This is just my experience. I actually have no idea!)
The only other prodding etc that goes on is the midwife often checks out the babe's position by palpating your stomach. That can be kinda uncomfortable but not painful. |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 1:40pm
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I didnt have an internal exams til i was in labour. Only blood tests and the urine sample and blood test at appointments. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 1:44pm
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most people don't have internal exams til labour - it's the whole theory of leaving everything down there alone to do it's thing. lolol ew not like america - they get them all the time there!! ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 2:58pm
| i had a few in Japan. they put you in a room, but with one wall is open so the nurses pass back and forth. then you sit with no pants on, on the chair. the chair lifts up, the stirrups separate, and you a re lying with EVERYTHING on display, to nurses and doctors walking past....then one of them will come pass and asy "relax"..... |
Posted By: 98765
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 4:30pm
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Ooo Lizzle that wud b terrible I hated it enough wen it was just one dr and nurse ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 9:59pm
| not too bad, they put a curtain over your face so it's just the bottom half "on display". I got used to it as much as I could, but usually had the giggles. I get giggly nervous...giggled all the way through wedding vows too. makes going through customs fun! |