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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 . . .
Folic acid and spina bifida
Even though folate is found in foods such as liver, leafy green vegetables and whole grain bread, it’s recommended you start taking a daily 400mcg folic acid (the synthetic form of folate) be . . .
Do I need antenatal supplements?
Though you may eat a well-balanced diet, there is still a chance that you may also need antenatal supplements.
Getting pregnant concerns
When deciding to become pregnant there are countless concerns about how it will affect your life. Everything from wether dieting is safe to if folic acids should be taken are on the top of the list.
Anemia during pregnancy
Iron-deficiency
anemia is common in pregnancy. Your blood volume increases by half but your
hemoglobin levels often don‘t keep up – so your blood supply is effectively
diluted. Hemoglobin is the ox . . .
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 . . .
Second trimester scan
An anomaly scan is used around the 20 week mark to make sure that your baby is developing properly.
Prenatal scans
You’ll
likely be offered an ultrasound scan to check that your baby is developing
normally. Most parents relish the opportunity to see their baby on the screen
in front of them, and fathers especia . . .
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 . . .
Introducing antenatal tests
You’ll
be offered a range of prenatal tests to check that your baby is developing
normally; and there are also tests performed as part of your prenatal checks to
ensure that you don’t have any heal . . .