Antenatal bloodtests

[Psychick]

Tomorrow I am having my first antenatal bloodtest along with my first scan. Normally with bloodtests, you have to starve yourself up 14 hours before, is this also the case with antenatal bloodtests?
I am sure I didnt when I had my first but that was 6 years ago and memory isnt what it used to be! With all the info the midwife gave me, there isnt anything saying either way.
Anyone know? Thanks.

[natalie_1982]

Can't wait to hear about it, I have mine on Thursday and I have no idea what to expect. Aprt from them taking my blood of course.

Incidentally, my appt is at 9:06 and the receptionist booking me in said that was the earliest she could do because the fasters have to go in first.

[Psychick]

natalie I am actually having my scan first, which is at 10am. That Im guessing is going to take about half an hour, then I will probably have to go and wait for my bloods to be done. So saying what time that will be is almost impossible really. Not that I couldve gone without eating this morning if I had to because Im suffering with sickness badly today :(
When they take your blood on Thursday, thats all they will do. You will get you results at a later date so Im afraid all you have for now is a needle prick in your arm!

[natalie_1982]

I have my dating scan sometime in September, I was told they take lots of blood though on Thurs :-(

How long does it take for the results to come back?

[Psychick]

I didnt think to ask! lol But then being in a different area, it may different to what you will have to wait.

[nat_84]

hey Girls - i'm pretty sure u can ring up the next day for your results. Hope you're both keeping well. x