Why Are Blood Tests Done in Early Pregnancy?

Dr. Arathi Sreedhara, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Cloudnine Hospital, Aurobindo Marg, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, explains the importance of early pregnancy investigations in this video. She discusses tests to check haemoglobin, blood group, blood sugar and thyroid levels, as well as screening for infections such as HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis. She also explains how early detection can help identify conditions that may affect the pregnancy and allow timely care.