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Maternal–Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele

Number 550

ABSTRACT: Myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida, occurs in approximately 1 in 1,500 births in the United States. Fetuses in whom myelomeningocele is diagnosed typically are delivered...

January 2013

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Pregnancy and Weight Gain: How Much Is Too Little?

Washington, DC -- Overweight and obese women may be able to gain less than what is recommended during pregnancy and still have a healthy baby, according to new recommendations issued today by The Ame...

December 2012

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Noninvasive Prenatal Testing for Fetal Aneuploidy

Number 545

ABSTRACT: Noninvasive prenatal testing that uses cell free fetal DNA from the plasma of pregnant women offers tremendous potential as a screening tool for fetal aneuploidy. Cell free fetal DNA testin...

December 2012

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Later Childbearing

FAQ060

Why is there a concern about having a child later in life? Becoming pregnant after age 35 years can present a challenge. Also, having a child later in life has certain risks. These risks may affect ...

December 2012

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La procreación más tarde en la vida

SP060 La fertilidad La fertilidad de todas las mujeres disminuye en cierto grado a partir de los 30 años. Después de ese momento, es posible que tarde más en quedar embarazada. La fertilidad d...

December 2012

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New Prenatal Blood Test Promising

Washington, DC -- A new noninvasive blood test that measures cell free fetal DNA (cffDNA) to screen for three common genetic disorders early in pregnancy is extremely promising, according to a new Co...

November 2012

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Pruebas de deteccion de portadores previas a la concepcion

SP179 Beneficios de la prueba de detección de portadores previa a la concepción Puede hacerse una prueba de detección de portadores antes del embarazo (antes de la concepción) o durante el emb...

August 2012

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Preconception Carrier Screening

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...

August 2012

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CSC Perinatal University - abcdEFM Method Advanced EFM

August 1, 2012 — July 31, 2013

Clinical Specialists Consulting, Inc. and Perinatal University will conduct their educational activity, "abcdEFM Method-Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring".  This web-based course will be avai...

August 2012

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Pruebas de diagnostico de defectos congenitos

SP164 Defectos congénitos comunes Cada año, aproximadamente 1 de cada 33 bebés nace con un defecto congénito. Un defecto congénito es un problema que está presente en el momento del nacimiento...

July 2012

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Reducing Your Risk of Birth Defects

FAQ146

What is a birth defect? A birth defect is a problem that is present at birth and affects how the baby looks, functions, or both. A birth defect also is called a congenital disorder. More than 4,000 d...

August 2011

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Screening for Birth Defects

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...

August 2011

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Genetic Disorders

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...

August 2011

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Well Woman and Prenatal Visits Should Include Alcohol Abuse Screening

Washington, DC -- Women should be screened for alcohol use at least yearly and within the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a new Committee Opinion released today by The American College of ...

July 2011

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Sulfonamides, Nitrofurantoin, and Risk of Birth Defects

Number 494

Abstract: The evidence regarding an association between the nitrofuran and sulfonamide classes of antibiotics and birth defects is mixed. As with all patients, antibiotics should be prescribed for pr...

June 2011

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Most Antibiotics Are Safe During Pregnancy

Washington, DC -- In 2009, researchers from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study published a report suggesting that two types of commonly prescribed antibiotics used to treat urinary tract inf...

May 2011

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Air Travel During Pregnancy

Number 443

(Replaces No. 264, December 2001)

ABSTRACT: In the absence of obstetric or medical complications, pregnant women can observe the same precautions for air travel as the general population and can fly safely. Pregnant women should be i...

October 2009

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Como reducir el riesgo de defectos congenitos

SP146

Los defectos congenitos afectan aproximadamente a 1 de cada 33 bebes que nacen en Estados Unidos cada ano. Aunque no es posible prevenir algunos defectos congenitos, para otros se pueden tomar medida...

August 2009

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La fibrosis quistica: Pruebas de deteccion y diagnostico prenatal

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La fibrosis quistica es un trastorno genetico que ocasiona problemas respiratorios y digestivos. Se origina debido a un gen anormal que se transmite de uno de los padres a su hijo. Aunque no hay cura...

February 2009

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All Patients Should be Asked About Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Washington, DC -- Drug and alcohol abuse is a major health problem for American women, cutting across all income levels, ages, and races/ethnicities. In a committee opinion issued today, The American...

December 2008

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Alcohol and Pregnancy: Know the Facts

Washington, DC -- The recent news story "Can Pregnant Women Drink Alcohol in Moderation?", which aired on ABC's Good Morning America Weekend, has created tremendous confusion among women about the sa...

February 2008

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ACOG's Screening Guidelines on Chromosomal Abnormalities

San Diego, CA -- Today experts addressed in further detail new screening guidelines for fetal chromosomal abnormalities at the 55th Annual Clinical Meeting of The American College of Obstetricians an...

May 2007

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ACOG President Advises Against Unnecessary Obstacles for Women Needing Ultrasound

Washington, DC -- Ultrasound is a safe and important tool in women's prenatal and gynecologic care, and Congress should not pass legislation that could delay women's access to diagnosis and treatment...

July 2006

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Pruebas para la deteccion de defectos congenitos

SP165

Las pruebas de deteccion pueden proporcionar informacion sobre el riesgo que corre una mujer embarazada de tener un bebe con determinados defectos congenitos. Estas pruebas tambien pueden ayudar a su...

April 2005

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Avoiding Inappropriate Clinical Decisions Based on False-Positive Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Test Results

Number 278

(Reaffirmed 2009)

ABSTRACT: Clinically significant false-positive human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test results are rare. However, some individuals have circulating factors in their serum (eg, heterophilic antibodie...

November 2002

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