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Routine tests What diseases are regularly tested for even during a normal pregnancy Some of the conditions routinely
checked for in most normal pregnancies are Aids, Hepatitis B, Down's Syndrome,
Neural Tube Defects, Rh Incompatibility and Rubella. The doctor can
test for all these condition with blood samples, albeit taken at different
times in the pregnancy.
When should I be worried about congenital diseases Your baby has a higher chance of having congenital disease if he falls in any of the three reasons given below. Note that there could be many other reasons for congenital diseases also.
Studies have shown that 90 % of birth
defects cannot be detected through prenatal blood tests. In order to isolate
the remaining 10 % of the identifiable birth defects, there are four main
types of tests: amniocentesis, chorionic villi sampling, certain blood
tests like the Alphafeto-Protein (AFP) test, and ultrasound scans.
What do each of the diagnostic tests tell the doctor There are various conditions or diseases
that a doctor can identify by conducting different diagnostic tests during
the pregnancy. These tests can indicate the possibility of birth defects
in the foetus or conditions in the mother's health that may lead to problem
pregnancies. Once any potential problem has been identified, appropriate
steps can be taken to deal with it.
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