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… is a test to look at the fluid that surrounds your baby ( fetus ) in the uterus . Amniotic fluid has cells and … test may be done between weeks 15 and 20 to look at the baby's genes. It can also be used later in pregnancy. … . This can show if there are any problems that put the baby at risk for certain conditions, such as Down syndrome . …
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… a woman who has Rh-negative blood becomes pregnant with a baby (fetus) that has Rh-positive blood. This is called Rh incompatibility. If the blood of an Rh-positive baby mixes with the blood of an Rh-negative mother during … and, depending on when it occurs, can destroy the baby's red blood cells. Rh sensitization does not generally …
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… child's head resting securely on the adult's chest. Older children and adults can sit with the head tilted slightly … ear back and slightly up to straighten the ear canal. For a baby under 12 months, the ear will be pulled downward and … ear back and slightly up to straighten the ear canal. For a baby under 12 months, the ear will be pulled downward and …
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… the brain, especially during the first 3 years of life. A baby whose thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid … in severe cases, have below-average intelligence. Older children also need thyroid hormones to grow and develop … the brain, especially during the first 3 years of life. A baby whose thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid …
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… woman becomes infected and passes it on to her growing baby (fetus), it can cause blindness and brain damage in the … antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii . To see if your growing baby is infected, the test can be done on a sample of the fluid that is around your baby ( amniotic fluid ) taken during amniocentesis . Why It …
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… waiting 4 weeks before you give your breast milk to your baby. This is because the tracer can pass to your baby. Some doctors may advise you to stop breastfeeding … after this scan. If you plan to no longer feed your baby your breast milk after the test, stop breastfeeding 2 …
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… sample to the lab on time. Samples from babies and young children may be taken from diapers (if the stool does not … sample to the lab on time. Samples from babies and young children may be taken from diapers (if the stool does not …
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… for pregnant women because of the chance of exposing the baby (fetus) to radiation. This test is also not recommended for breastfeeding women or young children. Results Radioactive thyroid scan and radioactive … for pregnant women because of the chance of exposing the baby (fetus) to radiation. This test is also not recommended …
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… screening test is positive, it means there is a chance your baby has a birth defect. In that case, your doctor may … is an extra or missing chromosome (a positive result), your baby may have a chromosomal birth defect. A negative result means that your baby is unlikely to have one of the birth defects this test …
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… sperm. The testicles develop in the belly of an unborn male baby. In most cases they move down into the scrotum before … routine physical examination for every teenage boy and man. Baby boys should also have their genitals checked for … testicle . If you cannot feel both testicles in your baby's scrotum, talk to his doctor. A soft bunch of thin …
