Tests that will detect abnormalities include:

• blood count,
• ultrasound examinations also in 3D,
• blood glucose levels,
• urine test, PAPP-A test (a test to detect congenital and genetic defects),
• hCG triple test,
• blood pressure measurement
• cytological examination
• vaginal cultures,
• fetal heart rate test,
• rubella antibody and toxoplasma testing.

Cardiotocography (CTG) - is the listening to the fetal heart tones, a continuous recording of heart function and uterine contractions.

Phonocardiography - receiving heart tones from the mother's abdomen using a special microphone.

Electrocardiography (ECG) - direct reception of the signal using an electrode attached to the foetus or directly to the mother's abdomen.

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Beat-to-beat method - heart rate calculated from the interval between two heart evolutions.

A woman whose pregnancy may be at risk must be under the constant care of a doctor. Visits to the surgery should be regular. Any worrying symptoms should not be ignored.
Women who are planning to enlarge their family should already remember about a healthy lifestyle before becoming pregnant, take care of their diet, provide their organism with the necessary vitamins and consume folic acid.