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Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of … About Testing What are birth defects tests? Birth defects tests are done during …
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… Quad Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is … the test results. Birth Defects Testing Down Syndrome Pregnancy Pregnancy: Should I Have …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … (CVS) or to choose amniocentesis . Key points to remember Testing for birth defects means that you may find out that …
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… First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview How It Is Done Results … A false-positive result can cause stress and lead to testing you don't need (such as chorionic villus sampling …
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… Congenital Heart Defects in Children On this page: Condition Overview Cause … the heart problem develops before the baby is born or at birth. Most congenital heart defects affect how blood flows … the heart is pumping. Having your child go through this testing can be very scary. Don't be afraid to ask as many …
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… Heart Defect Types There are many types of congenital heart defects . If the defect lowers the amount of oxygen in the … the body, it is called acyanotic. What are cyanotic heart defects? Cyanotic heart defects are defects that allow oxygen-rich blood and …
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Birth Control On this page: Overview Types of Birth Control Choosing a Birth Control Method Emergency Contraception How to Get …
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… Labour and birth Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Everyone’s … can help you make informed choices when planning for the birth of your baby. Knowing more about what to expect can … medical interventions and more. Care after giving birth Tips to help manage some typical challenges that new …
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Birth control Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview Birth control (also called contraception) can help prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available. Speak with your health care …
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… Writing your birth plan or birth wishes Last updated August 12, 2013 Overview Once you … control your surroundings. Many pregnant people write up a birth plan, also known as birth wishes, for healthcare …