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The First Trimester Screening is an early non-invasive evaluation that combines a maternal blood screening test with an ultrasound evaluation of the fetus to identify risks for specific chromosomal abnormalities, including Down Syndrome Trisomy-21 and Trisomy-18. Intravaginal sonography (US) …
The first trimester lasts from the first week through the 12th week of pregnancy. Therefore, at 10 weeks pregnant, you’re getting close to the end of your first trimester, eyyyy that’s exciting. You also may be wondering when those uncomfortable …
If you reach this point you are probably full of questions and fears, after all the first trimester is crucial. But relax you are doing fine, at 7 weeks your baby is growing and changing a lot, stay with …
Pregnancy failure is a common problem in the first trimester with failure rates approaching 25%. A threatened abortion is defined as bleeding and cramping in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Ultrasound plays a key role in evaluating women …
Gestational age is measured in weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period. This means that your last period counts as part of your pregnancy. Even though you weren’t actually pregnant, your period is a signal that …
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