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… It can also tell the sex of a fetus and help find certain neural tube defects. Amniotic fluid has cells that have been shed by …
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… and after birth. Testing for genetic conditions and birth defects You can choose whether to have tests for certain … test can be done to find certain genetic conditions and neural tube defects. If you have your first prenatal visit during …
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… the chance that the baby may have certain problems or birth defects. Screening tests are used to see what the chance is … of a pregnant woman for brain or spinal problems (called neural tube defects ). Check the developing baby (fetus) of a …
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… For example, CVS can't find many common problems, such as defects of the heart, stomach, intestines, or brain and spine ( neural tube defect ). A blood test (alpha-fetoprotein test) may be …
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… during the first weeks of pregnancy has been linked to neural tube defects . footnote 2   If you use a hot tub or sauna, be …
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… Bedrest for Preterm Labour Bedrest in Pregnancy Birth Defects Testing Braxton Hicks Contractions Breast Changes … External Cephalic Version for Breech Position Fallopian Tube Procedures for Infertility Fatigue During Pregnancy … Your Ovulation Day First-Trimester Examinations and Tests Folate Deficiency Anemia Foodborne Illness During Pregnancy …
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… baby. Your diabetes will put your baby at risk for birth defects. This is especially true if you don't keep your … supplements before you get pregnant. It may help prevent neural tube defects in the baby. Discuss possible problems and …
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… bifida? Spina bifida is a type of birth defect called a neural tube defect. It occurs when the bones of the spine … you get pregnant. Some of these medicines can cause birth defects. Don't drink alcohol while you are pregnant. Any …
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… problems. But it can't find certain problems, such as birth defects of the heart, stomach, intestines, or brain and spine ( neural tube defect ). What information can amniocentesis provide? …
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… health needs. Uses Folic acid is the man-made form of folate. Folate is a B-vitamin naturally found in some foods. It is … diet or supplements to prevent infant spinal cord birth defects. How To Use Take this product by mouth with or …