Pregnant For The First Time: Why Are There So Many Lab Tests?

If you have finally gotten the positive home pregnancy test, you’re excited and nervous about a new experience. Part of prenatal care mean seeing your doctor regularly, but it also means getting plenty of blood and urine tests done at the lab. If you’ve been perfectly healthy for the majority of your life, you might wonder why all of these are needed and what they actually test for. These are the most common lab tests you’ll receive during pregnancy and how they help you stay healthy during this time of change.…