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… 116 Your health care provider will offer you one … to you shortly after in Health Gateway . How is the prenatal ultrasound done? There are … a prenatal ultrasound provide? The scan will show different information depending on when …
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… The bilirubin result from amniocentesis testing shows that the fetus is moderately to … The bilirubin result from amniocentesis testing shows that the fetus is moderately to …
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… 38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term … problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading …
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… all the time during labour (continuous) or at set times (intermittent). Most women have some … stethoscope. The heart rate is checked at set times during labour. For example, in a … have each type of monitoring? Monitoring at set times (intermittent) is an option in a …
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Overview During the first trimester, babies grow quickly - passing through two official stages of development. For the first seven weeks, a developing baby is referred to as an "embryo." From eight …
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… Overview From physical changes to getting the chance to see … Prenatal ultrasound (HealthLinkBC File #116) Physical changes You may experience a range of new physical changes during the second trimester. …
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… the amount of vernix continues to decrease. Useful resources Interactive tool: From embryo …
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… them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the Facts 2 … test. You may decide not to have any tests. Or, you may want to have a diagnostic … diagnostic test, then you can skip screening tests and decide whether to have chorionic …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? 1 Get the Facts 2 … with three or more fetuses. Have multifetal pregnancy reduction. This procedure … testing ( chorionic villus sampling ) and fetal ultrasound can help you find out if any …
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… of the babies. What prenatal examinations and tests will you need? Your doctor or midwife … early treatment can help you and your babies stay healthy. Health Tools Health Tools help … treatment can help you and your babies stay healthy. Tests done during a multiple …
