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… to form. By about two weeks, when you miss your first period, the embryo becomes a … layered disc on the uterine wall. As shown below, by about four weeks, major body systems … layered disc on the uterine wall. As shown below, by about four weeks, major body systems …
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… Nails may be long. More than 42 weeks (post term) The skin continues to dry and will … Nails may be long. More than 42 weeks (post term) The skin continues to dry and will …
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… 38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term … problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading …
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… known cause of developmental disability in children, and includes lifelong physical, … known cause of developmental disability in children, and includes lifelong physical, …
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… in the second trimester, you will have an oral glucose screening test for possible … that causes symptoms is usually treated with oral antibiotics. Some women carry group B … in the second trimester, you will have an oral glucose screening test for possible …
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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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… find out your due date, to examinations and tests during each trimester, to labour and … in Childbirth Nutrition During Pregnancy Obesity and Pregnancy Obstetric Panel Oxytocin … section Make a Wise Decision Breastfeeding: Should I Breastfeed My Baby? Depression: …
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… can't guarantee that your baby will be born healthy. No test can do that. If the test … before you have amniocentesis? All patient decisions are personal. You might think about: … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? 1 Get the Facts 2 … with three or more fetuses. Have multifetal pregnancy reduction. This procedure … testing ( chorionic villus sampling ) and fetal ultrasound can help you find out if any …
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… CVS is done in the first trimester. If the test shows a serious health problem, you have … may recommend it if a fetal ultrasound and blood tests suggest that your chances of … or brain and spine ( neural tube defect ). A blood test (alpha-fetoprotein test) may be …
