Preparing for pre-pregnancy check-up items Before pregnancy, expectant mothers need to undergo a series of check-up items to ensure good health and lay the foundation for the health of the baby. The first examination that should be carried out is a general examination and a physical examination. The full body examination includes the measurement of body data such as height, weight, blood pressure, and heart rate, as well as the questioning and recording of disease history, surgical history, allergy history, etc. The physical examination includes examination of the vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus and ovaries. In addition, simple blood tests and urine tests are required to detect