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FAQ179
What is preconception carrier screening?
Preconception carrier screening is screening that you can have before becoming pregnant to help predict your chances of having a child with a genetic disorde...
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August 2012
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FAQ128
What is thyroid disease?
The thyroid gland is located at the base of your neck in front of your trachea (or windpipe). The thyroid gland makes, stores, and releases two hormones—T4 (thyroxine) and T3...
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August 2011
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FAQ025
What does ultrasound show?
Ultrasound creates pictures of the internal organs of the body from sound waves. There is no radiation involved. The sound waves are directed into a specific area of the bo...
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August 2011
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FAQ100
What causes repeated miscarriage?
There are many reasons for repeated miscarriage. More than one half of miscarriages in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy are caused by problems with the chromosomes of...
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August 2011
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FAQ027
What is the Rh factor?
The Rh factor is a type of protein found on red blood cells. Most people have the Rh factor—they are Rh positive. Others do not have the Rh factor—they are Rh negative. A simpl...
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August 2011
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FAQ098
What is special fetal testing?
Special fetal testing ("fetal" refers to the developing offspring in the uterus from the ninth week of pregnancy until the end of pregnancy) helps check the health, act...
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August 2011
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FAQ165
What is a birth defect?
A birth defect is a physical problem that is present at birth. A birth defect may affect how the body looks, functions, or both. Many birth defects are mild, but some can be s...
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August 2011
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FAQ133
What types of tests are done during pregnancy?
A number of tests are suggested for all women during prenatal care. Some of these tests are performed on samples of your blood and urine and cells from ...
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August 2011
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FAQ105
What is group B streptococcus (GBS)?
Group B streptococcus is one of the many types of bacteria that live in the body and usually do not cause serious illness. It is found in the digestive, urinary, ...
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August 2011
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FAQ094
What are genes?
Genes control your physical makeup. Genes come in pairs. Half of a fetus's genes come from the mother. The other half comes from the father. Some traits, such as blood type, are deter...
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August 2011
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