Blood tests!

I am at week 10..

I have gone for another antenatal appointment. This time they took my blood for several blood tests :
1. Blood Group and Rhesus Factor
2. Full blood count ( for iron levels and blood cell volumes)
3. Rubella and antibodies (Immunity to Rubella)
4. Syphilis (STI)
5. Hepatitis B
6. HIV

I feel quite uneasy to have the needle poked through my vein. I guess I will get used to this during pregnancy.

According to my midwife, at about 15 weeks, I will be offered the blood test to screen for Downs Syndrome and Spina Bifida. I do not mind as it does not hurt that badly, I just want to make sure my baby is healthy and fit.