What items are needed for pre-pregnancy examination? Pre-pregnancy examination is to ensure the health of the fetus and prepare for a smooth pregnancy and childbirth, so a series of examinations must be done before pregnancy. 1. Physical examination The main purpose of physical examination is to rule out genetic diseases, chronic diseases, etc. between the couple and avoid unnecessary harm to future generations. Physical examination mainly includes electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, vision and hearing, oral cavity, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, etc.