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… about: Why you want a child. Your feelings about not being genetically related to your child. How will you deal with maybe not knowing much about your child's genetic background? Your feelings about adopting a child … about: Why you want a child. Your feelings about not being genetically related to your child. How will you deal with …
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… disease that is passed from parents to children ( inherited genetic condition ). A galactosemia test is usually done to … disease. In a family with a member who has galactosemia, a genetic test can be done on adults to find out whether they … not have galactosemia or is a carrier for it. A newborn screening test that shows that the baby has an increased …
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… or no sperm in their semen (not due to a blockage) may have genetic testing before they start ICSI to screen for genetic problems. Ovulation and egg retrieval To prepare for … for those who are planning to test the embryo for certain genetic problems . ICSI uses only one sperm for each egg. So …
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… may recommend it if your chances of having a baby with a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. … in the baby. Don't have CVS Don't have CVS You have regular prenatal examinations and blood tests to check for any signs … the test. You can go home after the test. You have regular prenatal examinations and blood tests to check for any signs …
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… why it is important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important … through the BC Early Hearing Program. Your baby’s hearing screening may happen in the hospital before you go home or …
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… fetus . These include many diseases that run in families (genetic conditions) and chromosome problems. It is done … in the placenta . The chorionic villus cells have the same genetic material as the baby's cells. During CVS, a sample … the catheter or needle to the right spot. CVS can find many genetic conditions, such as Tay-Sachs disease and hemophilia …
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… for Portal Hypertension and Varices Clopidogrel and Genetic Testing Clotting Factor Replacement for Hemophilia … Deficiency Anemia Gout Hemochromatosis Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening Hemophilia Hemophilia: Preventing Bleeding …
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… manage your stress, and learn relaxation techniques. Get prenatal care . Attend regular prenatal care visits with your doctor or midwife to support …
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… how high your risk is for ovarian cancer. Your doctor or a genetic counsellor can help you. If your risk isn't high, … chances of getting it are higher. You may want to talk to a genetic counsellor . Other family cancers may also affect … are higher. There is no proof that having extra screening tests helps women live longer by finding ovarian …
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… and resources to guide health care professionals in screening for and prescription of aerobic exercise following … exercise for individuals following stroke, including screening, prescription, self-management, and behaviour …
