Prenatal

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Ultrasound Examination at 13 and 20 Weeks of Pregnancy (Basics)

In this guide, we explain what the 13 and 20 week ultrasound scans are for.

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HELLP Syndrome

HELLP syndrome is a very dangerous pregnancy complication for both the carrying parent and the baby.

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Ultrasound at 13 and 20 Weeks of Pregnancy

Ultrasound is a type of medical imaging that uses sound waves. This creates an image of the inside of your body, without damaging anything.

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Chorioamnionitis (Infection of the Membranes that Surround Your Fetus)

Chorioamnionitis refers to the infection of the innermost layer of cells that covers an embryo or fetus.

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Twin Pregnancy

A pregnancy in which two fetuses (babies) develop in the womb at the same time.

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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

A blood test that can be done during pregnancy, to detect genetic disorders in the fetus.

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Trisomies

Genetic disorders that are caused by three copies of one chromosome being present in one or more cells, instead of the usual two copies.

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Invasive Prenatal Testing Methods

Methods used to diagnose disorders of the fetus, by entering the uterus and taking away tissue or fluid surrounding the fetus to test.

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Gestational Diabetes

A disorder that develops during pregnancy, in which the pregnant parent's blood sugar levels increase.

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Pre-eclampsia

A disorder in which a pregnant person's blood pressure increases, or their pee contains too much protein. This can be very dangerous.