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    Posted on 23 Jan 2025 in Pregnancy

    The Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) test is a screening method used during pregnancy to assess the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities in a developing baby. It analyzes small fragments of fetal DNA circulating in the mother's blood. Here are the key points: Purpose: NIPT screens for conditions like Down syndrome ...

    Posted on 23 Jan 2025 in Pregnancy

    An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in a fallopian tube. It is a serious condition that cannot result in a viable pregnancy and can be life-threatening if untreated. Causes: Blockage or damage to the fallopian tubes due to infections (e.g., pelvi...

    Posted on 23 Jan 2025 in Pregnancy

    Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, also called trisomy 21. It affects physical development, cognitive abilities, and overall health, occurring in about 1 in 700 births. Key Features: Physical Traits: Flattened face, upward-slanting eyes, small ears, short nec...

    Posted on 23 Jan 2025 in Pregnancy

    The Rhesus (Rh) factor is a protein on red blood cells. If you have it, you’re Rh-positive; if not, you’re Rh-negative. This becomes important during pregnancy when the mother is Rh-negative, and the baby is Rh-positive, inherited from the father. When the baby’s Rh-positive blood cells mix with the mother...

    Posted on 21 Jan 2025 in Pregnancy

    The Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) test is a screening method used during pregnancy to assess the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities in a developing baby. It analyzes small fragments of fetal DNA circulating in the mother's blood. Here are the key points: Purpose: NIPT screens for conditions like Down syndrome ...

    Posted on 17 Jan 2025 in Pregnancy

    Morning sickness can be treated with a combination of dietary changes, medications, and rest. Dietary changes Eat small, frequent meals of bland foods that are high in carbohydrates and low in fat Eat foods that contain ginger, such as ginger tea, ginger ale, or crystallized ginge...

    Posted on 15 Jan 2025 in Pregnancy

    During the first trimester of pregnancy, you may have blood tests to check your blood type, hemoglobin levels, and immunity to certain infections. You may also have tests to screen for diseases and infections.   Blood type and Rh factor Check your blood type and Rh factor, wh...

    Posted on 15 Jan 2025 in Pregnancy

    6 weeks pregnant. Your baby is about the size of a pea, with a tail and a curved body that resembles a tadpole. The neural tube is closing, and the brain and spinal cord are developing. The heart is starting to beat, and you might be able to see it on an ultrasound. Buds that will become arms and legs are appearing, and the ears and eyes are starting to form...

    Posted on 07 Jan 2025 in Pregnancy

    When to Start Taking Prenatal Vitamins Before Conception (Preconception Care): Start taking prenatal vitamins at least 1 month before trying to conceive. This ensures your body has enough nutrients to support early fetal development. Neural tube defects, for example, can occur in the first month of pregnancy, often before you know you're pregnant....