Types of Delivery

Doctors once thought it prevented large vaginal tears during childbirth, but newer research suggests that’s no longer true. This is when the doctor...

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C-Section

A C-section is a way of delivering a baby by surgery that opens up the mother’s abdomen and uterus. If you know in advance that your baby will be b...

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Pregnancy and Amniocentesis

If you are having an amniocentesis, you may ask to find out the baby's sex; amniocentesis is the most accurate way. Although it's rarely performed ...

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Genetic Testing

Carrier tests can show if you -- or the baby's father -- carry genetic diseases. Genetic tests don't diagnose your baby with a disease. Sometimes t...

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Pregnancy Warning Signs

You may wonder what symptoms during pregnancy warrant immediate medical attention and what symptoms can wait until your next prenatal visit. Any bl...

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Prepregnancy Checklist

If it's time for you to update your vaccines, it's important to do so before you are pregnant. Experts advise that you wait at least 28 days after ...

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3D and 4D Ultrasounds

Some doctors like 3D and 4D ultrasounds because they can show certain birth defects, such as cleft palate, that might not show up on a standard ult...

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What is Microcephaly?

Microcephaly is a rare nervous system disorder that causes a baby's head to be small and not fully developed. Doing this tells the doctor how your ...

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