Title: Prenatal tests
Headings: Prenatal tests
Prenatal tests
KEY POINTS
What are prenatal tests and why are they important?
What are screening tests and diagnostic tests?
What prenatal tests do you get all through pregnancy?
What prenatal tests are done in the first trimester?
What tests are done in the second trimester?
What tests are done during the third trimester?
What are kick counts and how do you do them?

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Prenatal tests help your health care provider find out how you and your baby are doing during pregnancy. Some prenatal tests, such as a blood pressure check and a urine test, are done several times during pregnancy. Other prenatal tests, such as an ultrasound or special blood tests, are done less often. Some prenatal tests check to see if your baby has certain health problems, such as birth defects or genetic conditions. Talk with your provider about which prenatal tests are right for you. What are prenatal tests and why are they important? Prenatal tests are medical tests you get during pregnancy.