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During amniocentesis, your healthcare provider takes a sample of your amniotic fluid to gather information about the health of your baby. The sample is removed using a fine needle and with the assistance of ultrasound. An amniocentesis can help...
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Amniocentesis is a diagnostic procedure that is used before birth to look for genetic problems and birth defects in the developing fetus. During the procedure, your doctor removes a small amount of amniotic fluid from the uterus using a long...
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Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds your baby while he or she is in the uterus, and it contributes to the perfect environment needed for your baby to grow and develop. However, more is not always better, and the condition known as...
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With the various types of obstetric providers that can care for you during your labor and delivery, some women choose to be seen by a midwife. Different categories of midwives exist, but the bottom line is that they all care for low-risk women....
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Sickle cell anemia is a disorder where a certain type of hemoglobin — a compound found in red blood cells that is responsible for helping transport oxygen — is abnormally formed. This changes the shape of a person’s red blood cells from a circular...
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a disease that affects a person’s lungs, digestive system, and reproductive systems. It can lead to thickened secretions, which can result in recurrent lung infections, digestive issues, and infertility. CF is genetic, which...
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The question of Team Pink or Team Blue is one that expectant parents often get from family, friends, and every curious stranger. If you are thinking of becoming pregnant and are wondering when you might be able to know for sure, read on. But the...
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Cell-free fetal DNA (cfDNA) screening is one of the newest genetic tests on the market. It involves drawing a pregnant woman’s blood after 10 weeks gestation to detect fetal blood cells. The purpose is to screen for three chromosomal abnormalities:...
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The term “fetal kick counts” refers to a pregnant woman consciously monitoring her baby’s movements, usually over a specific period of time, to determine whether or not her baby is moving normally or not. This is done to reassure the mother and her...
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited group of disorders that affects hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with this disorder have atypical hemoglobin molecules called hemoglobin...
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What happens when one mom-to-be doesn’t want genetic screening but dad does? These future parents are at odds over their unborn child. How should they handle it? See what Dr. Jen says. Dear Bundoo, My husband and I are expecting our first...
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Almost every pregnant woman has the same fear: that their bag of water will break in some public place and leave a huge, embarrassing trail of fluid for all to see. Luckily that isn’t the case for many, but here’s a look at what amniotic fluid is...
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that can be spread by sexual contact, as well as through contaminated blood, saliva, or urine. While this infection doesn’t usually lead to major problems in adults, it is the most common infection mothers pass to...
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Rhogam, or anti-D immune globulin, is an injection given to certain pregnant women. It’s designed to help prevent immune-system problems related to your blood type and whether it’s “negative” or “positive.” For...
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There are lots of good reasons to love Week 16. You have likely felt a surge of energy, and it won’t be too long now before you’ll start feeling something you’ve been waiting so long for: your baby moving! Your Body At this point in their...
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As soon as most women have a positive home pregnancy test, they call their doctor to set up their first prenatal visit. This doctor is usually the same OB/GYN who has provided their well-woman care, but your options don’t end with your OB/GYN to...