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Medical tests
… It's used to look for possible problems with your baby. The quad screening measures the amounts of four things … of a birth defect. With the quad test, there is a chance of getting a false-positive test result. This means that the … of a birth defect. With the quad test, there is a chance of getting a false-positive test result. This means that the …
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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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… of the fluid buildup at the back of the developing baby's neck. If this area is thicker than normal, it can be … screening test . This test shows the chance that a baby may have a certain problem. It can't show for sure that a baby has a problem. You would need a diagnostic test, such …
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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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… you are in the hospital, you may get medicine to make you sleep during the procedure. While you are asleep, the doctor can take samples of tissue. These will be … in your urethra. General anesthetic . You are put to sleep either with medicine through an IV or with gases …
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… counsellors are trained to help you understand your risk of getting genetic diseases or having a child with an inherited … may be used. A blood sample from a vein may involve a quick sting or pinch from the needle. A saliva sample can be … pregnancy. Or you may change your delivery plans. If your baby is likely to need special care after birth, you may …
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… takes 30 minutes to 1 hour. How It Feels You will feel a quick sting from a small needle that has medicine to numb … spinal needle is put into your spinal canal. You may feel a quick, sharp pain down your buttock or leg when the needle … and other health problems. But in most cases, the risk of getting cancer from being exposed to small amounts of …
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… information about your pregnancy and the health of your baby. Soon after delivery, hCG can no longer be found in … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Urine test In most cases, there is no … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Urine test In most cases, there is no …
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… factors—help the doctor figure out the chance that the baby may have certain problems or birth defects. Health … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of …
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… waves to measure bone density, usually in your heel. It is quick and painless. And it does not use potentially harmful … will do if the tests show that you have a high chance of getting osteoporosis. Osteoporosis: Should I Have a … advised for pregnant women because it exposes the unborn baby to radiation. Results A bone density test is a kind of …
