Tests For Diseases During Pregnancy

2. They may also want to run a number of tests -- such as blood tests and a Pap Smear to make sure that neither of you have any medical conditions that could affect pregnancy or your chances of conceiving. Your doctor might test for illnesses such as:

• Rubella, or German measles immunity

• Chickenpox immunity

• HIV

• Hepatitis B immunity

• Herpes

• Other STDs (such as chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea)

• Thyroid problems (with a TSH test)