They’re all meant to assess your health and that of your developing baby.

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Routine tests during pregnancy.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/pregnancy/routine-tests-during-pregnancyOpens a new window

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Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/gynecologic-problems/chlamydia-gonorrhea-and-syphilisOpens a new window

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Hepatitis B and hepatitis C in pregnancy.

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/pregnancy/hepatitis-b-and-hepatitis-c-in-pregnancyOpens a new window

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hiv-and-pregnancyOpens a new window

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The Rh factor: How it can affect your pregnancy.

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/the-rh-factor-how-it-can-affect-your-pregnancyOpens a new window

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Prenatal genetic screening tests.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/prenatal-genetic-screening-testsOpens a new window

MedlinePlus.

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