Today i had my regular check up session with Obs & Gyn..i told dr that we will be planning for a baby after 3-4 months...dr said that if that is the case then let me have your blood test done and i gave 3 test tubes of my blood....dr Rxed mulitivitamin supplement for a year...now what is she going to to with the blood she has collected ? what and when i will come to know about the test ?..my next appointment will only be after 1 yr.
2006-06-20 10:50:54 · 10 answers · asked by Pia 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
She'll check for different medical conditions that could endanger your pregnancy, so that when you do become pregnant, she will know what the risks are to look for. One of these risks is your RH factor. The RH factor is whether you have positive blood or negative blood. Most people have positive blood, but if you are a woman who has negative blood and become pregnant with a child who has positive blood, there could be complications to keep aware of. She will probably let you know what the results are by mail or phone. If you're really worried, contact her and ask about it.
2006-06-20 10:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are just checking for any abnormalities in your DNA that might inform you, & them of what ( If Any ) problems or health risks you currently have or may be prone to getting due to Pregnancy. Pregnancy is not an easy state for Women and takes a toll on your body in a lot of ways, more than you could possibly know.
Your doctor should call you to let you know what the results of the blood test are, for your peace of mind. If your doctor doesn't .....then give him/her a call. It takes about a week or so before you can get any results back ...so just beware of that, & try not to jump to conclusions.
Your doctor can't or will not do anything with your blood that would be deemed unethical. No worries!!
2006-06-20 18:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by Blondie* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is my standard answer......... go get a book called Taking Charge of your fertility by Toni Weschler. It will help you understand your body and all the myths about it. It will help you time when you are ovulating and the best times to conceive. My Doctor recommended it to me and after 1 year of trying I got the book. It worked the very next month. It turns out that my timing was wrong due to mis-information. I hope it helps you, too! It's not only about getting pregnant. It's about knowing your body and knowing when you are fertile or not. You can pick and choose what you do with your info. Good luck and don't listen the all the myths
2006-06-27 17:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by jachooz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More then likely she is testing your hormone levels and your blood type to get that done before you try to get pregnant. It can let you know if there are problems that need to be taken care of before you get pregnant.
Usually they will call you with the results, if you want to know what they are testing for, call your doctor and ask and if you haven't heard from them in a few days, call them and get the results.
The vitamin is to help build up your stores before you get pregnant. This can help with conception and make it easier to get pregnant. It can also help if you are really sick at the beginning and can't take your vitamin every day.
Your doctor is probably just trying to help any way they can. Like I said, call them if you don't hear from them by the end of the week.
Good Luck!!!
2006-06-20 17:56:23 · answer #4 · answered by odd duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wished I had a blood test done before I had my children because they both ended up with the sickle cell trait. I found out after so many years of having iron deficiency that I have alpha thalasemia trait. I know it's frustrating, but at least you will know if you or your spouse have a blood disease or illness before you bring a little in the world.
2006-06-20 17:58:19 · answer #5 · answered by Safire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi...I am 18 weeks pregnant with my second. The dr usually run a CBC (gen blood panel) and test to to if you are immune to Gernan Meseals etc... Did you sign a waiver for a HIV test? In NY it is mandatory. I am not sure where you are from...but that's what they make us do in NY. Please make sure you follow up with your dr for results...if you do need a booster shot against a child hood disease...it may delay your 3-4 month wait time. Much good luck to you!
2006-06-20 17:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by Cheri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These blood tests will test you for anemia, and your immunity to rubella and chicken pox. If you are not immune to one or both of these viral infections, you may need to be vaccinated. In this case, it is best to wait three months before trying to conceive.
2006-06-20 17:55:09 · answer #7 · answered by chadmcasselman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure, if the doctor finds something, she will communicate it to you. If you don't hear back in a couple weeks, give the doctor a call and ask.
Remember, you are the client. The doctor works for you.
2006-06-20 17:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by Dave W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they are just checking for diabetes, or other illnesses you could have. You can call them back and ask for specifics. They may not call you unless the results are positive.
2006-06-20 17:53:35 · answer #9 · answered by mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my wife gives tblood regularly now that shes pregnant..it just help the doctors prepare for any thing that might happen..eg..unusual blood type or possible disorders..its perfectly routine
2006-06-20 17:55:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋