Chromosomal disorders are a leading cause of health concern among many pregnant women with familial history of genetic disorder. For many expectant moms, the choice to undergo amniocentesis is often met with the decision to prepare for the birth of a child who may suffer from a genetic disorder versus electing to terminate the pregnancy. ...
For women who are uncertain as to the paternity of an unborn child, genetic testing may hold the key, prenatally, to determining, on a preliminary basis, the DNA composition of a child and, therefore, identify a potential paternity basis. For many pregnant women, unsure of paternity, it is common practice to confirm paternity following delivery ...
Deficiency of Vitamin E in Pregnant Women According to a study in The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, pregnant women who do not get enough Vitamin E may have children who are at a higher risk of suffering from asthma. The research reveals that the early life nutrient intake, both in the ...
When you are pregnant, there are so many things to think about. Preparing for the baby to come and the birth are so overwhelming, that the pregnancy can often be overlooked. During your prenatal care, the doctor will ask you a host of questions, and offer you a wide range of tests. By knowing the ...
No one who is expecting a child wants to hear the horror stories that other women have experienced during pregnancy. I’m sharing some of my horror stories in the great hope that should you ever suffer from any of these conditions, you will have first hand advice from someone who has been there. With our ...
When my friend’s daughter underwent the amniocentesis test, the results turned out normal. While her unborn child’s (a girl) chromosomal make-up does appear normal, amniocentesis does not necessarily rule out all possible birth defects as many people are wont to believe. The amniocentesis test is regarded as being ninety-nine percent accurate. It isn’t routine; however, ...
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