My doctor told me about this test but I forgot to ask what exactly it is for. Can someone explain what this Hb electrophoresis test is when you are pregnant? I want to understand why it's important.
Oh, this test is basically done to check your hemoglobin types and rule out things like thalassemia. I had to get this done too before my C-section delivery last year. Don't stress, it is just a simple blood test that gynacs routine wise advise everyone nowadays to be safe.
Actually it is a blood test to check if there are any genetic issues with blood like thalassemia. Normal beetroot and palak juice is great for general Hb, but for these genetic tests, definitely follow what the doctor says. If you feel very weak or dizzy, directly ask your gynac instead of trying ghar ke nuskhe.
Meri saas and mummy were also confused when the doctor wrote this test during my first trimester. But it is just a routine blood test called hemoglobin electrophoresis to check for thalassemia traits. It is always better to get it done quietly so everyone in the family stays relaxed.
Beta, this test is done to check your blood genes and make sure there is no thalassemia risk for the baby. Eat healthy iron rich food like dates and pomegranate, but do get this test done as the doctor has advised. Traditional remedies are good for strength, but medical tests are also very important during these months.
Hey, nothing to be scared of! It's just a standard test to check the quality of hemoglobin in your blood so that baby doesn't face any issues later. I had a normal delivery and my doc had prescribed this in my first trimester itself. Just get it done, reports usually come normal.
