A list of required tests for Dr.

Once you have decided on a doctor in Canada, you will need to prepare a list of necessary tests for him/her:

What the doctor will need

1. Bring your own
   1. Analyses
      1. Ultrasound: 8-10 weeks gestation; (FTS) 12-14 weeks gestation;
      2. (anatomy ultrasound) 18-22 weeks of gestation; 
      3. Blood tests (12-16 weeks of pregnancy):
         1. Hemoglobin (HB) 
         2. Platelets (PLT) 
         3. Blood type 
         4. Rubella
         5. Hepotites B (HBsAg) VDRL
         6. HIV
         7. TSH
         8. STDs (CC+Chlamydia)
      4. Urine
      5. Pop test (cervical cytology);
      6. NIPT (panorama);
      7. FTS (First trimester screening)
   2. General medical records (or report from a physician);
   3. List of medications used (vitamins, hormone pills);
   4. IVF or natural pregnancy
2. Take the test when you arrive, with a doctor's referral
   1. Ultrasound at 37 weeks.
   2. Blood test

Advice from a doctor before arrival

1. Take a course of aspirin for mom and dad-to-be;
2. On the airplane, try to walk more, to avoid thrombosis and leg swelling;
3. If possible, purchase compression tights for the mom-to-be.