Question: Pap Smear During Pregnancy - Is It Safe?
I just found out that I am pregnant and made an appointment with my obstetrician. The nurse at the office said I would need to have an exam and Pap smear on my first visit. Why do I need a Pap smear? Does the doctor suspect there is something wrong with my cervix?
Answer: Pap smears are safe and recommended for pregnant women. Not only do Pap smears screen for cervical abnormalities, they also can identify infections that, if left untreated, may be harmful to you or your baby.
Pap smears are a routine part of prenatal care and are generally done at the first prenatal visit, along with a pelvic exam and blood work. These are simply exams and tests to ensure the health of you and your baby.
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Pap smears are a routine part of prenatal care and are generally done at the first prenatal visit, along with a pelvic exam and blood work. These are simply exams and tests to ensure the health of you and your baby.
Further Reading:
Source:
Source:
"Pap Test." WomensHealth.gov. Mar 2006. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 01 May 2008.
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/pap.htm#pap06.
