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Prenatal Tests
Every parent-to-be hopes for a healthy baby, but it can be hard not to worry: What if the baby has a serious or untreatable health problem? What would I do? Would it be my fault? Prenatal testing is ...
kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/prenatal_tests.html
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Upside: Easy to use site with excellent overview of all prenatal test during pregnancy
Downside: Expect lots of scrolling
Fetal Fibronectin (fFN): A Test for Preterm Delivery
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that screening for the presence of fetal fibronectin (fFN) may be useful for some pregnant women with symptoms of preterm labor (1). The ...
www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1149.asp
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Upside: Detailed explanation of fetal fibronectin and preterm delivery
Downside: Small, light color font
Tests You Need During Pregnancy
Prenatal tests are important for your health and your unborn baby's health. Here's what to expect. "Taking good care of yourself during pregnancy is the most important way to have a healthy baby," ...
www.webmd.com/baby/features/tests-you-need-during-pregnancy
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Upside: Article with very detailed discussion on prenatal testing during pregnancy
Downside: Some medical language
All About Prenatal Testing
Your complete guide to nine months of diagnostic medical tests for you and your developing baby. (Don't worry — there's no pop quiz!) The first prenatal test for most moms-to-be is a simple ...
www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/prenatal-testing.aspx
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Upside: Detailed explanation of all the various prenatal tests you may have during pregnancy
Downside: Article spans at least 15 pages so use links or expect lots of clicking
Doctors Visits and Tests
Regular visits with your doctor or midwife will help keep you and your baby healthy. Read on for the facts on office visits and the low-down on the most common pregnancy procedures and tests. * ...
www.4woman.gov/pregnancy/pregnancy/doctors.cfm
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Upside: Good article with advice on various prenatal tests during pregnancy
Downside: Text heavy page; basic design
Anyone have amnio - need advice!
I am 42 and 13 weeks pregnant. I will be having an amniocentisis in a few weeks. I know about all the risks with the baby, but does it hurt the mother??? I am scared. Answer: Had 2 amnios, at 38 and ...
www.pregnancy-info.net/QA/answers-Anyone_have_amnio__need_advice_/
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Upside: User posting on advice about having an amnio
Downside: Community answers may not be right for your situation
Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS
What is prenatal diagnosis? Do all pregnant women have these tests? What is amniocentesis? How is CVS performed?
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Upside: Excellent article comparing CVS and amnio
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Chorionic Villus Sampling
Chorionic villus sampling, or CVS, is a prenatal test that can detect certain genetic abnormalities in the fetus.
pennhealth.com/health_info/pregnancy/000213.htm
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Upside: Excellent site with illustrations detailing procedure and risks
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What is amniocentesis?
What disorders and defects can amniocentesis detect? What factors would put me at increased risk of having a baby with a genetic abnormality or disorder? What is the risk of miscarriage from ...
www.babycenter.com/refcap/327.html
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Upside: Excellent detail on what you need to know about an amnio
Downside: Click to see entire article on a page
Introduction to How Prenatal Testing Works
1. Introduction to How Prenatal Testing Works 2. Pregnancy Involves Many Tests 3. The Pregnancy Test 4. Routine Non-Invasive Tests 5. Blood Sampling Tests
www.howstuffworks.com/prenatal-testing.htm
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Upside: Very good reference site for pregnancy-related tests
Downside: Busy pages
