These are offered at 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy. They cover:
- A screening for any antibodies that may have developed during pregnancy. If any are detected, I will consult the blood bank for advice
- A full blood count, to check your haemoglobin and platelet levels
- A ferritin level, to check your iron stores. If they are low, then I will offer a prescription for iron tablets, or an iron infusion if they are very low or if you have been on iron tablets and they are still low
- Screening for syphilis again is also recommended with these blood tests