Checkups, screenings and scans

Pregnancy checkups, screenings and scans

Understanding Neural Tube Defects: Causes, Diagnosis, and Prevention

Understanding Neural Tube Defects: Causes, Diagnosis, and Prevention

Highlights In This Article What Is the Neural Tube? The neural tube forms within the first four weeks of pregnancy, often before a person knows…

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Understanding the Morphology Scan: Key Information for Expecting Parents

Understanding the Morphology Scan: Key Information for Expecting Parents

Highlights In This Article Morphology Scan A morphology (body part) scan is a routine prenatal test usually performed between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy….

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Dating Scan: Understanding the Early Pregnancy Ultrasound

Dating Scan: Understanding the Early Pregnancy Ultrasound

Highlights In This Article What Is a Dating Scan A dating scan is an ultrasound performed during the first trimester of pregnancy to estimate how…

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Everything You Need to Know About Ultrasound Scans During Pregnancy

Everything You Need to Know About Ultrasound Scans During Pregnancy

Highlights In This Article What is an Ultrasound Scan? An ultrasound scan is a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to create images of…

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Blood Tests During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Blood Tests During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Highlights In This Article What Blood Tests Are Done During Pregnancy Throughout your pregnancy, you will have different tests done, including blood tests, to ensure…

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Antenatal Tests During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Antenatal Tests During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Highlights In This Article Antenatal Tests: An Overview Antenatal tests help ensure that you and your baby remain healthy throughout pregnancy. These tests are an…

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Antenatal Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Expecting Parents

Antenatal Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Expecting Parents

Highlights In This Article Antenatal Care Once your pregnancy is confirmed, it is important to see a doctor or midwife as soon as possible. They…

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Genetic Counselling and Testing: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Genetic Conditions

Genetic Counselling and Testing: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Genetic Conditions

Highlights In This Article Genetic Counselling Genetic counselling is when you talk with a trained genetic counsellor about genetic conditions. Genetic counselling can help you:…

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