Comparing Chorionic Villus Sampling and Amniocentesis
How do chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis compare? Discover the difference, risks, pros, and cons of these two diagnostic tests for chr... read more
June 24, 2010
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What Happens During a First Trimester Ultrasound Exam?
What to expect at your first ultrasound. A first-trimester ultrasound scan can detect gestational age, due dates, and more. read more
June 24, 2010
Screening Tests During Pregnancy
In the first trimester of pregnancy you may do screenings for chromosomal disorders like Down syndrome. Get the facts on "combined," integrated, and t... read more
June 24, 2010
What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Appointment
In this article, we'll take you through what will happen at your first prenatal appointment step by step! read more
June 24, 2010
The Role of the Umbilical Cord
Learn about the structure and function of the umbilical cord, part of your baby's life support system. read more
June 24, 2010
Your Baby's Life Support System
During pregnancy, the placenta is your baby's life support system, connecting mother's and baby's blood supply. Get the facts on the placenta's develo... read more
June 24, 2010
Miscarriages Explained
Miscarriage, the sudden loss of pregnancy, is common. Learn why miscarriage happens, what to do if you're bleeding or have late or repeated miscarriag... read more
June 24, 2010
Types of Miscarriage
There are different types of miscarriage, or loss of pregnancy, including threatened, inevitable, incomplete, complete, or missed miscarriage. Find ou... read more
June 24, 2010
Prenatal Care Options
Prenatal care decisions include family-practice doctor vs. obstetrician, group practice vs. nurse-midwife, and hospital or birthing center vs. home bi... read more
June 24, 2010
Who's Who: Your Care Providers
During pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care, you may see an obstetrician (ob/gyn), a general practitioner, a midwife, a pediatrician, and a neonatolo... read more
June 24, 2010
How Genes Are Passed Through Generations: Understanding Your Genetics
Our genetics experts explain how genes are passed from one generation to the next and why traits may skip a generation. read more
June 24, 2010
The Role of Genes and Inheritance
During pregnancy, you may wonder about genes, how inheritance works, how gender is determined, and genetic disorders. Learn about the role of family g... read more
June 24, 2010