https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:06:10 +0000 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:27:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=37010 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1216178&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1216178 Author: Nikfras
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 6:27pm

I spoke to the medical centre recepionist and she is going to check with the doc. I may not have to go back to see the doctor again just pick up the script to get the blood test done.

Also found out that you can request your own tests directly from medlab but there is a charge of about $30. I never knew you could request your own with out the doctor...but I guess the problem might arise when you get the results and can't actually read or understand what it means    ]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:27:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1216178&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1216178 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1216120&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1216120 Author: heaf3
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 4:55pm

Yep i got tested, knew about it beforehand and decided to do it, that way if i needed the jab i had to wait another couple of months and would have rather that then come into contact with someone who had rubella and risk harm to the baby..

I didn't however ask for it, but when i went to my docs and said we were going to ttc what do i need to do he gave me a folic acid script and said i needed to go get bloods done which will test iron, rubella etc etc. if he hadn't said anything i would have mentioned it.]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:55:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1216120&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1216120 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1216077&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1216077 Author: High9
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 3:47pm

I would have thought that if you were actively TTC, adn your doc knew that they would send you to get tested considering it can be life threatening to the baby if you come into contact with anyone who has it... ]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:47:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1216077&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1216077 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215951&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215951 Author: Nikfras
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 1:52pm

Gosh it seems like there is a huge dived between what GP's check on!! I can't believe it really.

When I asked my doc about the test for rubella she said nah you get tested when you come for your first bloods when you are actually UTD.

Pretty poor really Im going to book another doc and ask them to do it.

Thanks for all your advice, Oh also have been taking folic acid for a few weeks now so all good in that department. ]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:52:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215951&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215951 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215886&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215886 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 12:33pm

I didnt even know about that when I was TTC , but I did notice on my notes after my first lot of AN bloods, that I am Immune.]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:33:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215886&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215886 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215885&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215885 Author: monkeys
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 12:33pm

Just on the folic acid - if you are going to the dr, ask them for a script for it - that way you get the 800mg and it's heaps cheaper!]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:33:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215885&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215885 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215878&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215878 Author: SuzyMG
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 12:20pm

Oh, one more thing - I assume your doc hasn't told you this either...

The recommended daily dosage of folic acid for pregnant/TTC women is 800mcg.
In NZ the over the counter stuff generally comes in 400mcg per day dosage.

400-600mcg is the absolute bare minimum recommended per day.

I just take 2 of these tablets per day to get my 800mcg.

Hope this helps ]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:20:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215878&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215878 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215872&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215872 Author: SuzyMG
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 12:16pm

Nikfras wrote: thanks T_Rex I have been to the doc too and I asked her about checking my antibodies and she said its not really an issue and not to worry about it. But since that I have read some things that have made me think I should have had it done. My doctor seemed pretty blase about the whole thing also.

Hi Nikfras,

I'm a bit of a lurker, but have an answer to your query so thought I'd post :-)

Your doctor *should* have told you about pregnancy bloods - this is a standard set of blood tests done (from one blood test appointment) before you TTC.
From memory, it includes checks for Blood type, Rhesus anti bodies, Thyroid function, red/white blood cell count, immunity to Rubella, and HIV.
There were probably other things but that's just off the top of my head :-)

Maybe try another doc, explain that you're about to TTC, and would like the pre-pregnancy bloods done. They *should* know what you're referring to.

Good luck!]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:16:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215872&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215872 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215780&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215780 Author: _H_
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 10:09am

Im only getting mine done because im going to FA. I have been to 4 doctors before now and none of them sent me for the test! ]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:09:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215780&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215780 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215779&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215779 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 10:09am

I went to the Dr before TTC too and was just told to take folic acid. Wasn't till after I was pregnant that I had the blood test, which showed I was still immune anyway, phew! ]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:09:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215779&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215779 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215764&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215764 Author: monkeys
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 9:49am

My Dr tested for it to]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:49:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215764&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215764 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215757&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215757 Author: CarleyRose
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 9:45am

My doc said mine was a lil low, but not too worry too much about it and get it checked again in a year or so,maybe a should go and get the jab anyway?!]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:45:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215757&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215757 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215721&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215721 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 9:17am

I got tested before TTC. My dr said it was standard.]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:17:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215721&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215721 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215660&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215660 Author: LadyBee
Subject: 37010
Posted: 08 December 2010 at 7:59am

I had it tested at the 1yr mark TTC when I got a whole lot of bloods done to check my hormones etc
I would go to your GP say your TTC get a script for folic and ask for a BT to check ]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:59:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215660&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215660 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215562&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215562 Author: MakeItWork
Subject: 37010
Posted: 07 December 2010 at 9:37pm

My doc is pretty laid back but Rubella was one thing she said was important. For the sake of one blood test it is worth the peace of mind. If you contract it whilst pregnant it can be extremely harmful and if it can be prevented then I say it's worth it. If you do need the vaccine however it is worth knowing that you are advised not to conceive for 3 months after.

This could be a useful link for you: http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/immunisation-diseasesandvaccines-rubella]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:37:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215562&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215562 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215548&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215548 Author: Staffylicious
Subject: 37010
Posted: 07 December 2010 at 9:23pm

I got it done, simple blood test and one less thing to worry about.]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:23:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215548&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215548 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215517&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215517 Author: High9
Subject: 37010
Posted: 07 December 2010 at 9:05pm

I didn't beforehand, as we weren't actively TTC but I showed up with low immunity at the routine bloods that were done when my pregnancy was confirmed. I couldn't have the injection for Rubella whilst pregnant but have received a letter from my doc telling me to come in and get it checked (apparently it can show up as low immunity even if you don't have low immunity) and if it's still low then I'll get the jab.

Basically, I was just warned to stay away from young babies (under 2yo) or anywhere that I knew of where Rubella was iygwim. Easier said than done if you ask me! ]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:05:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215517&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215517 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215505&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215505 Author: DTBW
Subject: 37010
Posted: 07 December 2010 at 8:56pm

I could it done in a set of bloods... demand what you want]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:56:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215505&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215505 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215472&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215472 Author: Nikfras
Subject: 37010
Posted: 07 December 2010 at 8:07pm

thanks T_Rex
I have been to the doc too and I asked her about checking my antibodies and she said its not really an issue and not to worry about it. But since that I have read some things that have made me think I should have had it done.

My doctor seemed pretty blase about the whole thing also.
]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:07:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215472&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215472 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215461&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215461 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 37010
Posted: 07 December 2010 at 7:53pm

I didn't. I went to my doc and asked what I needed to do beforehand, but she was useless. She said I didn't need to do anything. I even had to ask specifically for a folic acid script. I have had rubella, however.]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:53:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215461&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215461 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215436&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215436 Author: Nikfras
Subject: 37010
Posted: 07 December 2010 at 7:16pm

hey all,

Just wanted to get an idea on how many of you got tested for Rubella Antibodies before you started trying to conceive?

Thanks heaps ]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:16:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37010&PID=1215436&title=test-for-rubella-antibodies-before-ttc#1215436