{"id":9268,"date":"2024-10-26T21:30:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T18:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9268"},"modified":"2026-07-22T21:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:51:05","slug":"analyzes-before-pregnancy-as-a-way-to-prepare-the-body-for-a-new-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analyzes-before-pregnancy-as-a-way-to-prepare-the-body-for-a-new-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Tests before pregnancy: how to prepare the body for a new life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"885\">Preparing for pregnancy is not just about choosing a name for your baby. It is, above all, about <strong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"601\">responsible medical stage<\/strong>, which begins even before conception. Even with complete external health, future parents may have hidden risks: infections, hormonal disruptions, blood clotting disorders, genetic mutations. That is why <strong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"884\">Pre-pregnancy tests are the basis for safe motherhood and child health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"930\"><strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"930\">Why take tests before conception?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1190\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"994\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"994\">Reveal <strong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"972\">risks to the fetus and mother<\/strong> even before their implementation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1060\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1060\">Prepare the body for changes: hormonal, immune, metabolic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1127\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1127\">Treat or compensate <strong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1125\">latent infections or deficiencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1190\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1190\">Choose the best time and <strong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1190\">rule out pregnancy complications<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1371\">Preparing for pregnancy is not only a woman&#039;s duty. Successful conception and normal embryogenesis also depend on <strong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1329\">husband&#039;s health<\/strong>, therefore <strong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1370\">both partners take the tests<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1426\"><strong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1426\">Mandatory tests for women before pregnancy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1449\"><strong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1449\">General clinical:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1685\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1504\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1504\">Complete blood count (detection of anemia, inflammation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1550\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1550\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/research-of-sex\/zagalnyj-klinichnyj-analiz-sechi\/\">General urine analysis<\/a> (kidney function assessment)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1596\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1596\">Blood glucose (risks of gestational diabetes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1640\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1640\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/study-of-blood-clotting-functions\/coagulogram\/\">Coagulogram<\/a> (clotting, risk of thrombosis)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1685\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1685\">Biochemical analysis (liver, kidneys, metabolism)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1712\"><strong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1712\">Infectious screenings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1845\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1780\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1780\">TORCH complex (toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1797\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1797\">Hepatitis B and C<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1803\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1803\">OX<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1813\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1813\">Syphilis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1845\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1845\">Microflora smear, PAP test<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1871\"><strong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1871\">Hormonal tests:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2024\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1922\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1922\">TSH, free T4 \u2014 thyroid function<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1969\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1969\">Prolactin, FSH, LH \u2014 reproductive function<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2024\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2024\">Progesterone \u2014 readiness of the endometrium for implantation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2043\"><strong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2043\">Immunological:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2157\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2106\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2106\">Antibodies to the Rh factor (especially in an Rh-negative woman)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2157\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2157\">Rubella antibodies \u2014 to check immunity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9270\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/321-2.jpg\" alt=\"set of tubes with TORCH, TSH, CEA labels\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/321-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/321-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/321-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/321-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/321-2-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2201\"><strong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2201\">Tests for men before conception<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2429\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2236\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2236\">Complete blood and urine analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2270\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2270\">TORCH, HIV, hepatitis, syphilis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2333\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2333\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/sperm-research\/spermogram-with-microscope\/\">Spermogram<\/a> (assessment of sperm motility and morphology)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2377\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2377\">MAR test (immunological form of infertility)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2429\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2429\">If necessary - testosterone, prolactin, scrotal ultrasound<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2542\">Sperm abnormalities are often <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2495\">reversible with early detection<\/strong>, therefore, you cannot ignore the examination of your partner.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2600\"><strong data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2600\">Genetic counseling and advanced testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2819\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2661\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2661\">Karyotyping of the couple - with a complicated family history<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2718\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2718\">Analysis for cystic fibrosis, SMA, thalassemia - according to indications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2762\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2762\">Examination for a history of miscarriage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2819\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2819\">Folate, vitamin D, ferritin \u2014 for nutritional correction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2975\">Some clinics offer <strong data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2884\">\u201cpre-pregnancy preparation\u201d panel\u201d<\/strong>, which covers 10\u201330 parameters and allows for a full assessment of the body&#039;s condition before conception.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3025\"><strong data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3025\">Main groups of analyses and their purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none relative left-[50%]! flex w-[100cqw] translate-x-[-50%] justify-center *:pointer-events-auto\">\n<div class=\"tableContainer horzScrollShadows\">\n<div class=\"table-scroll\"><table class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3593\">\n<thead data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3107\">\n<tr data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3107\">\n<th data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3049\">Category<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3107\">What is it for?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3593\">\n<tr data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3269\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3211\">General clinical<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/3)]\" data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3269\">Assess the condition of blood, kidneys, sugar, and clotting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3350\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3292\">Infectious<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3350\">Exclude infections that are dangerous to the fetus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3431\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3373\">Hormonal<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/3)]\" data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3431\">Identify imbalances that affect ovulation and conception<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3512\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3454\">Immunological<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/3)]\" data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3512\">Identify the risk of conflicts between maternal immunity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3593\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3535\">Genetic<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/3)]\" data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3593\">Assess hereditary risks, prevent serious diseases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Planning a pregnancy is not just a dream, but also a medical strategy. The more thorough the preparation, the smoother the pregnancy will be and the greater the chances of a healthy future for the child. Even if you feel completely healthy, <strong data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4749\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Pre-pregnancy testing is a smart decision for both mom and dad.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing for pregnancy is not just about choosing a name for your baby. It is, above all, a responsible medical stage that begins<\/p>","protected":false},"author":627,"featured_media":9269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[235,233],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-zhinoche-zdorov-ya","category-rozshyfrovka-analiziv-ta-pidgotovka"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9268","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/627"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9268"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9268\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}