First Trimester--1 to 14 weeks

The first trimester is a time of explosive growth for your baby and many changes for you. Find out about your baby this trimester and take a look at some common questions and concerns. There are standard tests performed this trimester that you may want to take a look at.

Take care of yourself, eat well, and get plenty of rest. Remember that your body is working very hard, putting a lot of resources into growing a baby.

Standard tests you may encounter this trimester

There are several standard blood tests that are performed at the beginning of any pregnancy whether it is low-risk or high risk. These include:

Antibodies
Blood type
Complete blood count (CBC)
Rh factor
Hemoglobin
Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
German measels (Rubella)
Glucose screening if you're at risk for gestational diabetes
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis
Hepatitus B
HIV
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Toxoplasmosis
Ultrasound starting at 5 weeks

The early genetic tests offered this trimester are: Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and Nuchal translucency and Free beta hCG and PAPP-A.

We have also organized a page of the standard genetic tests offered throughout pregnancy, if you want to view them side-by-side for comparison.

Some resources you might find helpful: