The timing is important; you want to have the party at least four to six weeks before your due date so that you'll have plenty of time to borrow or buy any necessities for your baby that you still need -- and so you'll actually have energy to enjoy the party! Shop baby shower decorations.
Your doctor will tell you if you should fast (avoid consuming food, beverages and medications, usually for nine to 12 hours) before your blood test. If you aren't fasting when the blood sample is drawn, only the values for total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol will be usable.
Fasting for Glucose Test. Â» When you are going for blood work to measure blood sugar levels, you are required to fast for 12 hours before the blood test. Â» It is always good to schedule your appointment in the morning, so that you can fast through the previous night and then go in for your blood tests in the morning.