Routine lab tests for pregnant women check the health of the mother and baby, including a first-visit blood panel (CBC for anemia, blood type/Rh, Rubella immunity, Hepatitis B, HIV, Syphilis), urine tests (for infection, protein), and later screenings for gestational diabetes (glucose challenge), Group B Strep, and Down Syndrome (via blood/ultrasound), plus ultrasounds for development, ensuring early detection and management of potential complications. Early Pregnancy (First Visit) Blood Tests: Complete Blood Count(CBC):Checks for anemia (hemoglobin/hematocrit) and platelet issues. Blood Type & Rh Factor: Determines Rh-negative status (needs Coombs test). Rubella Immunity: Checks immunity to German measles. Hepatitis B: Screens for the virus. HIV: Screens for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Syphilis: Screens for the infection. Varicella (Chickenpox): Checks immunity. Sexually Transmitted Infections(STIs):Screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea. Thyroid (TSH):Checks thyroid function. Urine Test:Urinalysis & Culture to check for infection, sugar, protein. Mid-Pregnancy (11-14 Weeks) Combined First-Trimester Screen:Blood test (PAPP-A, hCG) and ultrasound (nuchal translucency) for Down syndrome, Edwards' syndrome. Later Pregnancy (24-28 Weeks) Glucose Challenge Test(GCT):Screens for gestational diabetes. Late Pregnancy (35-37 Weeks) Group B Streptococcal (GBS):Vaginal/rectal swab for bacteria