The screening programme consists of two clinic visits. The first visit encompasses comprehensive assessments and tests that help to detect anomalies or abnormalities that may impact a pregnancy. These include:
- Physical examination
- Measurement of Body Mass Index
- Measurement of blood pressure
- Pap smear
- Imaging of the womb and ovaries
- Blood tests to establish ovarian health, determine immunity to rubella, and screen for infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis B
- Optimal consent and screening process to determine eligibility to participate in the S-PRESTO research study