09/02/2026
1. Essential Blood & Compatibility Tests 🩸
Blood Group & Rh Factor: Crucial for pregnancy. If the woman is Rh-negative and the man is Rh-positive, it can lead to "Rh incompatibility" in future pregnancies, which requires medical management to protect the baby.
Complete Blood Count (CBC): Checks for anemia and general health markers.
Blood Sugar (HbA1c): Screens for diabetes or pre-diabetes, which is vital for managing long-term health and pregnancy risks.
2. Chronic & Infectious Diseases (STIs) 💉
HIV/AIDS: A standard screening for mutual safety. 🔍
Hepatitis B & C: These are highly contagious and can lead to chronic liver issues. If one partner is negative, they can often get vaccinated for Hepatitis B.
Syphilis (VDRL): A common bacterial STI that can be easily treated but is dangerous to a fetus if left undetected.
3. Genetic & Hereditary Screenings 🧬
Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Anemia: If both partners are "carriers" (even if they have no symptoms), there is a significant risk the child could have a severe form of the disease.
Carrier Screening: Can check for other conditions like Cystic Fibrosis or Tay-Sachs, depending on your family history and ethnicity.
4. Fertility & Reproductive Health 🧬
For Women: Ultrasound of the pelvic region (to check for fibroids or cysts) and hormone tests (like AMH to check egg reserve).
For Men: Semen analysis to check s***m count, motility, and morphology.
TORCH Profile: Screens for infections (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes) that can cause birth defects if the mother is infected during pregnancy.