It’s common for parents who are pregnant for the first time to be anxious to learn what lies ahead during the nine months of a pregnancy. A lot of information is out there about how the fetus grows and what changes in the mother’s body during this special time, but there is not a whole lot of information about all the tests the doctor recommends to them. Which is why we put together an easy-to-read, trimester-by-trimester inventory that explains the different pregnancy screenings and tests one can expect to be given.

The following infographic, Pregnancy Testing & Screening Timeline, is a brief but comprehensive document about these tests. Each test is accompanied by detailed explanation about what it is and how it is administered (a blood test, ultrasound imaging or something else), why it is given and when it is given.

Continue below to learn more about the pregnancy testing and screening process.