Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a procedure used to take out a small sample of the amniotic fluid for testing.
Second Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesScreening is usually performed by taking a sample of the mother’s blood between the 15th and 20th weeks of pregnancy (16th to 18th is ideal).
First Trimester Screening
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesFirst trimester screening combines fetal ultrasound and blood tests for the mother. It’s done during the first trimester of pregnancy, during weeks 1 to 12 or 13. It can help find out the risk of the fetus having certain birth defects.
Caring for Newborn Multiples
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesBecause many multiples are small and born early, they may be initially cared for in a special care nursery called the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Birth Defects in Newborn Babies
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesBirth defects may be caused by inherited (genetic) problems or by environmental things, such as exposure to certain toxic substances during pregnancy. Some birth defects can be linked to a direct cause. Other reasons are not as clear.
Circumcision for Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesCircumcision is a surgery to remove the skin covering the end of the penis. This is called the foreskin. This surgery is most often done 1 or 2 days after a baby’s birth. Read on to learn more about this procedure.