It’s probably the last thing on your mind during this special time but a pregnant woman’s teeth and gums need special care. Every expectant Mother should have a complete oral exam prior to or very early in pregnancy. All needed dental work... Read Article »
What are prenatal visits? The care that you receive from your doctor or midwife during your pregnancy are prenatal visits. Regular check-ups throughout the 40 weeks of pregnancy will help to keep you and baby healthy, identify problems if they occur,... Read Article »
What is the targeted ultrasound known as the 2nd trimester ultrasound? The best time to receive this test is between 18 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. It lasts between 30 minutes and one hour (depending on the cooperation of your baby). An ultrasound technician... Read Article »
What tests and procedures are necessary during pregnancy? While you are pregnant your doctor or midwife may suggest a number of laboratory tests, ultrasound exams, or other screening tests. Read on to find out the basics of the most common tests done... Read Article »
What is a maternal serum marker screening test? Given between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, this blood test checks for birth defects such as Down Syndrome, Trisomy 18, or open neural tube defects. How is the test performed? Your doctor will take a sample... Read Article »
What is chorionic villus sampling (CVS)? This test is performed between 10 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. The doctor inserts a needle through your abdomen or inserts a catheter through your cervix in order to reach the placenta. Your doctor then takes a sample... Read Article »
Typically done between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy, this new type of screening uses an ultrasound and blood test to calculate the risk of some birth defections. Doctors use the ultrasound exam to check the thickness of the back of the fetus’ neck.... Read Article »
Before the pregnancy test, the doctor’s visit, or getting yourself too excited, you could be wondering… am I pregnant? Signs of Pregnancy Most women start to wonder about pregnancy when they have missed one or more consecutive menstrual periods.... Read Article »
Alternative Names for Ovulation Prediction Tests Luteinizing hormone urine test (home test); Ovulation prediction test; Urinary LH immunoassays How do ovulation prediction tests work? An LH urine test detects a rise in lutenizing hormone (LH). Such a... Read Article »
