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… trained and authorized to perform the care activity (such as physicians, and diagnostic … genetic screening options or visit Perinatal Services BC Prenatal Genetic Screening web … defects. The shape and size of your baby’s physical structures are examined, but the …
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… This treatment is meant to keep the fetus healthy until the baby is mature enough to be … This treatment is meant to keep the fetus healthy until the baby is mature enough to be …
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38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during …
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… Overview What is fetal monitoring during labour? Fetal heart monitoring is a way to … Talk with your doctor or midwife during your pregnancy to find out your options. If you … monitoring. You can put your wishes in your birth plan. This is a list of what you would …
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… Overview During the first trimester, babies grow quickly - passing … for healthy choices The first three months of pregnancy – the first trimester - is a …
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… 15 to 27: Normal pregnancy: Second trimester Fetal development The second trimester is a … your baby is developing and what to expect: Fetal development at 16 weeks of pregnancy … examinations and tests Prenatal ultrasound (HealthLinkBC File #116) Physical …
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During the third trimester (the last three months of pregnancy) your baby continues to develop, gains weight and begins to prepare for the birthing process. Here's a detailed overview of how your …
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… doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the … Summary Get the facts Your options Have a screening test to find out the chance that … your baby has a birth defect. Don't have a screening test. You may decide not to have any …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… labour, which may lead to premature (preterm) birth. Preterm birth increases the babies' … You can expect to have the same symptoms during a multiple pregnancy that you'd have during a pregnancy with one fetus. But the …
