Pregnancy: Tests

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  • Should I have an amniocentesis?

    Article
    05/14/08, Healthwise

    Amniocentesis is a procedure used to take a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds a fetus. Amniotic fluid contains cells and waste products from the fetus that can give clues about the fetus's health. The procedure is

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  • Should I have the maternal serum triple or quadruple test (triple or quad screen)?

    Article
    11/28/08, Healthwise

    The maternal serum triple screen, sometimes called the triple test or MSAFP+ test, measures the amounts of three substances in a pregnant woman's blood: alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), and estriol (uE3

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  • Contraction Stress Test

    Medical Test
    02/22/08, Healthwise

    A contraction stress test checks to see if your unborn baby (fetus) will stay healthy during the reduced oxygen levels that normally occur during contractions when you are in labor. The test includes external fetal heart monitoring (n

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  • Amniocentesis

    Medical Test
    05/14/08, Healthwise

    Amniocentesis is a test to look at the fluid (amniotic fluid) that surrounds your baby (fetus). Amniotic fluid has cells and other substances that can give clues about the health of your fetus. Amniocentesis is done by gently putting a ne

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  • Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring

    Medical Test
    06/28/08, Healthwise

    Electronic fetal heart monitoring is done during pregnancy, labor, and delivery to keep track of the heart rate of your baby (fetus) and the strength and duration of the contractions of your uterus. Your baby's heart rate is a good way to

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  • Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Exams and Tests

    Article
    11/14/08, Healthwise

    High blood pressure (hypertension) and preeclampsia are typically detected during regular prenatal checkups. Because these conditions can get worse rapidly and can be life-threatening to you and your fetus, it's important that you have re

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  • Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

    Medical Test
    05/14/08, Healthwise

    The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is done to check for the hormone hCG in blood or urine. Some hCG tests measure the exact amount and some just check to see if the hormone is present. HCG is made by the placenta during

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  • Hysterosalpingogram

    Medical Test
    07/15/08, Healthwise

    A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an X-ray test that looks at the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes and the area around them. It often is done for women who are having a hard time becoming pregnant (infertile).

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  • Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy - When To Call a Doctor

    Article
    11/02/07, Healthwise

    Your pregnancy will be closely monitored. Discuss possible symptoms early in pregnancy with your health professional. Repeated diagnostic testing will be necessary to monitor the fetus.

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  • Amniocentesis for Rh sensitization during pregnancy

    Article
    11/02/07, Healthwise

    Amniocentesis involves the collection and analysis of an amniotic fluid sample.

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