Common Tests During Pregnancy Certain tests and screenings may be scheduled during your pregnancy. Your health care provider will advise you on which tests you'll need. Maternal and Fetal Testing Women with high-risk pregnancies often need a close watch for potential problems or complications. Many tests and procedures are available to monitor the health of both mother and baby. First Trimester Screening Second Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) Fetal Ultrasound Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Amniocentesis Procedure Fetal Blood Sampling External and Internal Heart Rate Monitoring of the Fetus Fetal Movement Counting Nonstress Testing Biophysical Profile (BPP) Doppler Flow Studies Cesarean Delivery Episiotomy Biophysical Profile