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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
This
is a diagnostic test that’s widely available if your first trimester screening
indicates your baby may have a chromosomal disorder such as Down syndrome. It may also be offered to
women who ar . . .
Hospital birth
Hospitals are trying increasingly harder to meet all of your labour needs and comforts.
When should I go to hospital?
It may seem tempting to rush to hospital as soon as you feel the first twinge of a contraction, but the longer you stay at home, the better. However, if contractions become stronger or vaginal bleedin . . .
Am I pregnant?
Some women say they knew they were pregnant before a test was ever taken. But for those who are unsure, there are simple signs to be on the look out for.
Your age and fertility
There is a direct correlation between your age and fertility. Sometimes it is not just luck, but science that can play a crucial role in a woman's ability to conceive.
Antenatal tests for twins
It’s
more difficult to test twins for a condition such as Down syndrome, as the results of a single
blood test can’t be applied to two babies. In this situation you’ll have a nuchal translucency sca . . .
Amniocentisis
One
of the most well-known prenatal tests, amniocentisis is used to establish if a
baby is affected by chromosomal disorders such as Down syndrome. It can also pick up
musculoskeletal disorders suc . . .
Nuchal translucency scan
This blood test combined with an ultrasound scan can be used to determine what the risk of your baby having Down's Sydrome is.
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 . . .
Screening and diagnostic tests
Screening
tests assess your risk of having a baby with a chromosomal abnormality such as Down syndrome or a neural tube defect such as
spina bifida, but they don’t provide a
definite diagnosis. Bec . . .