Antenatal Combo (ANC)

Antenatal refers to medical care of women when they are expecting a baby. Antenatal care is essential for protecting the health of women and their unborn children. Through this form of preventive health care, women can learn from skilled health personnel about healthy behaviors during pregnancy, better understand warning signs during pregnancy and childbirth, and receive social, emotional and psychological support at this critical time in their lives.

Why antenatal tests in Thiruvananthapuramare done?

There are more than one antenatal visits that are required. There are many conditions which you may have prior and further worsen during pregnancy and can impact growth and development of baby. Screening tests such as Antenatal panel allows to get an overview of internal health of mother and thereby helps in accessing the risk of pregnancy. Early diagnosis of conditions helps in better management of pregnancy.

Who should be tested for antenatal test in Thiruvananthapuram

Your doctor willadvice you to take this antenatal package, if you are pregnant. It is very crucial if you have any known condition that increases complications to your pregnancy such as

• Diabetes

• High blood pressure

• Typhoid or malarial or hepatitis infection

• Thyroid disorders

• PCOD

• HIV positive

What parameters are included in antenatal test in Thiruvananthapuram?

This includes variety of blood test to provide overall health condition

• Urine analysis: to rule out infections

• Blood counts: to access infection and anemia

• RBC morphology: sickle cell anemia identification

• WBC differentials: to access infections, autoimmune disorders

• Thyroid panel

• Hepatitis screening

• Typhoid screening

Interpretation

Throughout your pregnancy, your health care provider may suggest a number of other tests, too. Antenatal combo test gives overall review of your health and pregnancy. This will help your doctor to manage if any threats or complications are seen. Your doctor may also advice you certain medicines and suggest life style changes in order to protect your and your babies health.