Carried out at first antenatal visit and then as required
Checks blood group, rhesus factor, immunity to rubella and iron levels
Many women need to have iron supplements to prevent anaemia
Blood sugar levels can indicate if a women has diabetes
Futher tests reveal HIV status and other STI's. Advice on keeping her baby safe from infection during and after birth will be offered
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Blood pressure
At first antenatal visit than as needed
Average blood pressure for healthy women is around 120/180 if any higher it can indicate a sign of pre eclampsia
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Urine test
Sample checked at every visit to check for
Protien- an early sign of pre eclampsia
Sugar (glucose)- can indicate pregnancy diabetes
Kentosis can build up if the women has been vomitting a lot. It can lead to dehydration, death or being in a coma
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Height and shoe size
At first antenatal visit
Having a height shorter than 180cm and a shoe size less than 3 can mean the women has a very small pelvis which may cause difficuilties in the pregnancy and a caesearen maybe needed
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Weight
Times checked varies based on mothers size
Monitor how much weight the baby is gaining
Average weight gain for normal pregnancy is 10-12kg
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Ankles and feet
Checked at every visit
Checks for swelling which can indicate pre eclampsia
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Examining mothers abdomen
Checked at every visit
Checks the growth and posistion of the baby
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Listening to baby's heartbeat
Every visit after 14 weeks
Checks the regularity and strength of the heartbear
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Ultra sound scan
A scan at week 20 is normal for most women
To comfirm the babys developing well and the heart is healthy
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