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First aid kit
It’s essential to have a first aid kit at home, stocked with all the things you’ll need to treat minor injuries such as grazes and burns. Here’s a list of things you might want to incl . . .
What is the AFP test?
This
refers to a blood test called the alpha-fetoprotein test, which assesses your
risk of having a baby with a neural tube defect such as spina bifida. This means ‘split spine’ and
occurs when one . . .
Down syndrome blood screening test
Down
syndrome is the most common birth abnormality in the US – each year around
6,000 babies are born with the condition. Babies with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome 21 in
every cell, making . . .
Home pregnancy testing
Most
moms-to-be find out they’re expecting when they do a a home pregnancy test. These tests are highly
accurate If performed correctly and are good (and private!) way of discovering
a pregnancy.&n . . .
Fever
Your child’s normal body temperature ranges from 97 to 100.4 degrees fahrenheit – anything over this range is regarded as being a fever.
This can be a sign that your child is fightin . . .
Taking your child’s pulse
Your pulse is the physical thump that passes along your artery every time your heart beats.
A normal adult heartbeat is regular, strong and around 80-90 beats per minute (bpm). . . .
Basic health checks
If you suspect your baby may be ill, there are a few basic health checks you can perform at home to relieve your anxieties.
Booking in visit
During your first in visit you will make many decisions with your GP that will affect your pregnancy and labour.
Which scans or tests show up any abnormalities?
You’ll be offered a range of prenatal tests designed to check that you baby is developing normally. Some of these are screening tests and only assess your risk factor – they don’t provide a definit . . .
Big or small for dates
As you progress through your pregnancy it will be important to measure the growth of your belly.