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Blood tests in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 12/04/2006 15:43:15
From routine booking in tests to the triple test: what to expect from blood tests in pregnancy and what they're all for
the earlier in the pregnancy it is contracted. Pregnant women in the UK are not routinely screened for toxoplasmosis immunity, but if you think that you are at particular risk of an infection then you can ask your doctor for a blood test that can be carried
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Know-how: Antenatal Scans
By ThinkBaby on 06/04/2007 02:13:30
Once you have been confirmed pregnant, the tests and check-up begin. But what do all the scans mean?
, sending sound waves through the tissue to collect information that is then translated into an image bounced back and portrayed on a screen. Research and decades of use of this procedure suggest that this in no way harms your baby.The quality of scanning
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One more scan, one more baby!
By Daniella Delaney on 18/11/2011 10:18:09
Mother learns she's expecting another baby each time she goes for her ultrasound scan
Chamille and Paul Thompson, 34, from Tyne and Wear, were so happy when they went along to their first ultrasound scan and spotted their baby on the screen.But little did they know, that when they went for their second scan six weeks later there
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Hi-Baby: Buying & renting fetal dopplers
By ThinkBaby on 31/07/2006 15:26:03
Hi-Baby are a leading supplier of prenatal products which are designed to make your pregnancy an exciting, informed and comfortable experience.
prices with all models having been personally tested and CE approved. For the full range of products and prices visit www.hi-baby.co.uk The Doppler TechnologyThe first fetal Doppler was invented by noted physician Dr. Edward H. Hon in 1958 as a non
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Know-how: Nuchal Fold Scan
By Louise Rogers on 23/09/2009 01:19:19
What is a nuchal fold scan and should you have one during your pregnancy?
physical abnormalitiesLevel of two hormones (ßhCG & PAPPA) in the mother’s bloodA risk factor of one in 250 or less is considered high.Why screen like this?The biggest advantage of this type of scan is that it’s a non-invasive means of diagnosing
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Pregnancy Scans and Tests Timeline
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2009 02:53:12
Your at-a-glance guide to what antenatal scans you need and when they will be done
offer pretty amazing images of your growing baby, thanks to improving technology.Week 6-10 Early scan (usually for women who have had problems during an earlier pregnancy).Week 10 Blood and urine tests – your first appointment with your midwife. In some
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What is amniocentesis?
By ThinkBaby on 23/03/2006 11:27:08
When is an amniocentesis offered, what is involved and what are the risks
. This may be because:A previous pregnancy was affected by a chromosomal or genetic abnormalityYour baby is at risk from an inherited disorder such as cystic fibrosis or Huntingdon's diseaseA woman is over 35 years of age and/or earlier screening blood tests
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What should I expect at my first scan?
By Sophie Westnedge on 01/09/2011 09:52:38
Find out what you’ll learn from your first pregnancy scan and how to get the most from it
Scans are part of you regular antenatal checks during pregnancy. Most pregnant women in the UK can expect to have only two scans, one at around 12 weeks and the other at around 20 weeks. Special or extra scans may be needed at other times during
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Complete guide to antenatal scans
By Maria Muennich on 28/12/2008 01:54:42
What is an ultrasound scan and what scans can you expect to have during pregnancy?
of the baby's neck and the nasal bone's development, indicators of the possibility of Down's. It is less invasive than a blood test and amniocentisis and carries no risk of miscarrriage (where amnio does). This scan needs to be performed during the first half
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