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Rpats,

The first trimester scan is an ultrasound and a blood test. I was told it'll be a finger prick only.

The glucose thing is ONLY if they want to pre-scan you for gestational diabetes and that's ONLY if you have any family history of diabetes (as is the case with my father).

I wouldn't worry about it. Totally an unnecessary test because all they'd do if they saw something is make you retake it with a 3 hour tolerance (which most ladies pass) and if you failed that they'd tell you to watch what you eat and exercise. Big surprise.

If you haven't seen it yet, you should watch The Business of Being Born. Highly informative.

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