Title: Pregnancy care: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Headings: Pregnancy care
Pregnancy care
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Content: Go for prenatal visits and tests: You will see your provider many times during your pregnancy for prenatal care. The number of visits and types of exams you receive will change, depending on where you are in your pregnancy: First trimester care
Second trimester care
Third trimester care
Talk with your provider about the different tests you may receive during your pregnancy. These tests can help your provider see how your baby is developing and if there are any problems with your pregnancy. These tests may include: Ultrasound tests to see how your baby is growing and help establish a due date
Glucose tests to check for gestational diabetes
Blood test to check for normal fetal DNA in your blood
Fetal echocardiography to check the baby's heart
Amniocentesis to check for birth defects and genetic problems
Nuchal translucency test to check for problems with the baby's genes
Tests to check for sexually transmitted disease
Blood type testing such as Rh and ABO
Blood tests for anemia
Blood tests to follow any chronic illness you had before becoming pregnant
Depending on your family history, you may choose to screen for genetic problems. There are many things to think about before doing genetic testing. Your provider can help you decide if this is right for you. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, you may need to see your provider more often and have additional tests.