Reasons For Routine Tests

Question 1

What is the role of an obstetrician

Answer 1

It’s a doctor who specialises in delivering babies and producing medical care to mothers during pregnancy

Question 2

What is the reason for routine tests (heart beat)

Answer 2

It will be checked at all antenatal appointments
To confirm baby is still alive

Question 3

What is reason for routine test (blood pressure)

Answer 3

It is checked every appointment because raised blood pressure can cause eclampsia and requires special treatment
Can be more of risk if parent is over 40 or carrying twins or triplets

Question 4

What is reason for routine tests (blood tests)

Answer 4

To identify any blood group, HIV and for diabetes

Question 5

What is the reason for routine tests ( examination of the uterus)

Answer 5

Will indicate how far into the pelvis the baby descended prior to birth and which way it’s facing

Question 6

What is reason for routine test ( urine test)

Answer 6

Checks for levels of protein, glucose
Can indicate to urine infection

Question 7

What is reason for routine test ( weight check)

Answer 7

To check if it is steadily increasing
To see if baby stoped growing which indicates if mother has illness