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Genetic testing has become the norm, rather than the exception, as increasing numbers of women are becoming parents after the age of 35. From...

With our first child, I had an ultrasound at about 26 weeks and was not required to drink any water. This time, at 20...

Let's take an in-depth look at the laboratory testing performed in pregnancy. Urine Analysis and Culture In many prenatal care clinics, routine testing of...

I am an IVF patient and I am four weeks pregnant. Yesterday, I went to the specialist for a vaginal ultrasound. She found a...

I am a week late with my period, but a pregnancy test two days ago was negative. My menstrual cycle is usually like clockwork....

I am 33-weeks-pregnant for the eighth time. Five previous pregnancies ended in miscarriages. I am now 18-weeks along and it appears I will carry...

I'm currently eight weeks pregnant, and have had my first prenatal visit. They drew blood, but I was surprised that measuring hCG levels is...

It seems that everywhere you turn, there's a story about a woman over 50 having a baby. The birth rate for women aged 40...

Should ultrasound be performed routinely if there is no concern for the baby's health? I have heard that there has been very little testing...