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Prenatal testing: Common screening and diagnostic tests
Along with feelings of excitement and joy, pregnancy often brings moments of doubt and anxiety. It's natural to be concerned about your baby's health or what the future holds. If you're interested in ...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/prenatal-testing/PR00095
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Upside: Very good overview of the various prenatal tests along with how, what, when, why etc. for each test
Downside: Limited depth of answer and number related links
Welcome to the Antenatal Results and Choices website
What are screening tests? Types of Screening tests What are diagnostic tests? What does the risk mean?
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Upside: Good resource to understand various prenatal tests
Downside: Text heavy site with awkward navigation
Prenatal testing: Who should consider it?
Prenatal testing can provide valuable information about your baby's health. If you opt for prenatal testing, be prepared for both good and bad news. Pregnancy is a time of great anticipation. Will ...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/prenatal-testing/PR00014
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Upside: Good overview of when to take different prenatal tests
Downside: Limited depth of answer and number related links
A User's Guide to Prenatal Tests
I must confess -- before I became pregnant, I was a medical wimp. A finger prick before my wedding day and annual checkups and pap smears were the extent of my relationship with doctors, and I liked ...
www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=51733
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Upside: Detailed article discussing various prenatal tests
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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
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? Concerns like these ...
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Upside: Easy to use site with good article on prenatal testing
Downside: Many clicks to see entire article
Prenatal Testing - Below are some of the who, why, when, how,
and risks associated with some of the more commonly performed prenatal tests.
www.w-cpc.org/pregnancy/testing.html
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Upside: Very good summary of various prenatal tests and risks
Downside: Doesn't cover all the tests
During pregnancy, all women have certain routine lab tests.
These tests can help your doctor detect possible problems with your health or your baby's health. Other tests depend on your medical history, family or ethnic background, or previous test results. ...
www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp133.cfm
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Upside: Information on common tests during pregnancy
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Prenatal testing : American Pregnancy Association
Prenatal Testing General Testing Blood Test Paternity Testing Urine Test Ultrasound Rh Factor Testing First Trimester Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) First Trimester Screen Second Trimester ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/prenataltesting/
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Upside: Links to details for a variety of prenatal tests
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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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