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Pregnancy Test(s)

Pregnancy Test(s). 1. Ultrasound. Sound waves to take a picture of the fetus . Rub a cool gel over the abdomen and run a“wand” like piece of equipment over gel to see the fetus inside the womb. USES of the Ultrasound. Tubal pregnancy (Eptopic) Multiples (twins, triplets) Verify due date

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Pregnancy Test(s)

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  1. Pregnancy Test(s)

  2. 1. Ultrasound • Sound waves to take a picture of the fetus. • Rub a cool gel over the abdomen and run a“wand” like piece of equipment over gel to see the fetus inside the womb.

  3. USES of the Ultrasound • Tubal pregnancy (Eptopic) • Multiples (twins, triplets) • Verify due date • Check fetal growth • Possible miscarriage • Help perform other tests • Diagnose some birth defects • Help select a delivery method

  4. 2. Amniocentesis • A test using a small amount of amniotic fluid withdrawn through a needle inserted in the abdomen

  5. When is an “amnio” used… • Most common use is to test for Down Syndrome when the expectant mother is over the age of 35. *Down Syndromoe: extra #21 chromosome causing mental retardation, heart defects, flat face, slanted eyes, low set ears • Previous child with birth defects • Family history of genetic disorders

  6. Amniocentesis Continued… • Suspected neural tube defects **Procedure involves some risks – only performed when there is a valid medical reason **Performed in the fourth month of pregnancy or later

  7. Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) • Test of mother’s blood • AFP is produced in baby’s liver and is excreted through the placenta into the mother’s blood. • Test is done between 15th and 17th week of pregnancy • A HIGH number of AFP could indicate the baby has a neural tube defect such as spina bifida

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