Routine Tests During Pregnancy
Question
Shalom uVracha, I would like to know which routine tests during pregnancy are permitted according to Halacha, and which are not.Thank you in advance.
Answer
Shalom uVracha,
There is no prohibition against doing tests.
Our teacher, Rav Fried shlit”a, does not recommend undergoing tests during a normal pregnancy, aside from blood tests, urine tests, and ultrasound, according to standard procedure.
[In-depth tests such as anatomical scans, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis, and the like are not recommended, unless it is a high-risk pregnancy or a specific medical concern.]
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