Tag: pregnancy testing
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Amniocentesis: Understanding the Procedure and Its Implications
Read more Amniocentesis is a diagnostic procedure that your healthcare provider may suggest after receiving abnormal results from a triple test. This test is often sought by parents who have concerns about inherited or genetic conditions and wish to determine if specific genetic disorders are present in their baby. How is Amniocentesis Performed? During the…
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Understanding Microdeletions in Pregnancy
Read more When it comes to pregnancy, there’s a lot of information to digest, and one topic that might not be on your radar is microdeletions. These are chromosomal abnormalities that can potentially lead to health issues for your baby, although not all microdeletions result in complications. Understanding this concept can help you prepare for…
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How to Determine If You Are Pregnant
Read more The only definitive way to answer the question “Am I pregnant?” is by taking a pregnancy test. Early signs of pregnancy, such as nausea and fatigue, can also be attributed to other conditions. People from over 40 countries often reach out to our experts, like Sarah and Jake, to ask, “How can I…
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Understanding hCG Levels During Pregnancy
Read more The hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, commonly known as hCG, plays a crucial role during pregnancy. This hormone is produced by the cells that form the placenta, which nourishes the fertilized egg after it implants in the uterine wall. You can detect hCG levels as early as 11 days post-conception through a blood test,…
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I’m Tired of Perfecting My Infertility Poker Face
Get Pregnant Fast After the arrival of my first child, I envisioned myself as one of those women who effortlessly became pregnant, just like my mother. The thought of facing infertility was far from my mind—until it became my reality. Two years of longing for a positive pregnancy test had passed when I began to…