Antenatal health check-up packages are essential to prenatal care. Prenatal care professionals often monitor the pregnant woman's and the growing fetus's health, look for potential problems or issues, and offer advice and assistance to encourage a healthy pregnancy. These check-ups may involve a range of tests and examinations, such as VDRL, TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), RBS (random blood glucose), serum creatinine, platelet count, hemoglobin, blood grouping, RH, viral screening package, and USG screening.
Going through a pregnancy without the proper health checks and services can pose serious health risks. Regular check-ups for both mother and child during pregnancy reduce the risk of complications and helps to ensure the best possible start in life for the child. The timing of antenatal health checkups depends on the individual's health status and any potential dangers, although they often start early in the pregnancy and continue routinely throughout the pregnancy. Regular antenatal care is essential for the early detection and treatment of complications, which can help reduce the risk of pregnancy-related complications and promote a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
Normal urine color: Pale yellow to amber. pH: 4.6 - 8.0. Specific Gravity: 1.005 - 1.030. Normal values for protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, blood, leukocytes, and nitrites.
Assessment of kidney function and detection of urinary tract infections.
VDRL
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
Non-reactive: Negative for syphilis. Reactive: Requires further testing for confirmation.
Screening for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection.
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Normal range: 0.4 - 4.0 mIU/L.
Screening for thyroid dysfunction, which can affect pregnancy.
RBS (Random Blood Glucose)
Blood Glucose
Normal range: 70 - 140 mg/dL.
Evaluation of blood sugar levels for detection of diabetes.
Serum Creatinine
Serum Creatinine
Normal range: 0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL for adults.
Assessment of kidney function.
Platelet Count
Platelet Count
Normal range: 150,000 - 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood.
Evaluation of blood clotting ability.
Haemoglobin
Haemoglobin (Hb)
Normal range: 12 - 16 g/dL for adult females, 13 - 17 g/dL for adult males.
Assessment of oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.
Blood Grouping and RH
ABO Blood Grouping and Rhesus Factor (Rh)
Blood type (A, B, AB, O) and Rh factor (positive or negative).
Identification of blood type compatibility and risk of Rh incompatibility.
Viral Screening Package
HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
Non-reactive: Negative for respective virus. Reactive: Requires further testing for confirmation and management.
Screening for HIV, Hepatitis B virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) to prevent transmission to the baby.
USG Screening
Ultrasound Screening
Evaluation of fetal growth, development, placental health, and detection of any abnormalities during pregnancy.
Imaging technique to visualize the fetus and detect any structural abnormalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Antenatal health check-up, also known as prenatal care, refers to the medical care and screening tests
that pregnant individuals receive from healthcare providers to ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
Antenatal care is important for both the health of the pregnant individual and their growing baby.
The tests and consultations included in the antenatal health check-up package are:
Tests :
Haemoglobin
Blood Grouping and RH
CUE (Complete Urine Examination)
VDRL
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Ultrasound Screening
Viral Marker
RBS (Random Blood Glucose)
RBS (Random Blood Glucose)
Platelet Count
Consultations:
Gynaecology Consultation
Yes, antenatal health checkups can detect certain genetic disorders in the fetus such as heart defects,
downs syndrome etc.
During your first antenatal checkup, your doctor will take your medical history, conduct a physical
examination, and order some tests such as blood tests and ultrasound scans.
Blood | 
Urine
