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… Overview During the first trimester, babies grow quickly - passing … two official stages of development. For the first seven weeks, a developing baby is … form. By about two weeks, when you miss your first period, the embryo becomes a layered …
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… the third trimester (the last three months of pregnancy) your baby continues to develop, … of how your baby’s growing. Time Events 28 weeks Your developing baby’s body is still … baby can also hear and respond to sounds. 32 weeks Your baby’s skin is pink and smoothing …
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… 38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol … causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There … how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop …
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… to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal … drinking alcohol while pregnant, taking drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may …
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… enough protein, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and zinc, in addition to the extra folic acid , … enough protein, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and zinc, in addition to the extra folic acid , …
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… them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the Facts 2 … test. You may decide not to have any tests. Or, you may want to have a diagnostic … diagnostic test, then you can skip screening tests and decide whether to have chorionic …
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… Learning Center Learn about pregnancy and childbirth Whether you are … Back Pain Pregnancy: Blood Clots Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel …
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… 30 mL (2 Tbsp) of amniotic fluid to send to a lab. The cells in the fluid are checked to see … , and Huntington's disease . Even if the results from your amniocentesis are normal, it … next 1. 1, Do you understand the options available to you? Yes No 2. 2, Are you clear about …
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… miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and disability. Reduced stress related to infant … miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and disability. You have a lower chance of … miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and disability. Multiple pregnancy increases the …
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… about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? 1 Get the Facts 2 … Summary Get the facts Your options Have CVS (chorionic villus sampling). Don't have CVS. … CVS is done in the first trimester. If the test shows a serious health problem, you have …
