CVS and amnio: what you need to know

Article Abstract:

CVS and amniocentesis tests are good ways of detecting birth defects, but have a slight risk of infection or miscarriage. Tests are usually only given to pregnant women over 35, or women who are at higher risk for having babies with defects. Procedures for performing these tests are described.

Health aspects, Diagnosis, Birth defects, Amniocentesis, Chorionic villus sampling

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Infection detection

Article Abstract:

Group B streptococcus is carried by 10 to 30 percent of pregnant women and can be harmful to newborn babies. Strategies for identifying this bacterium and treatments to safeguard your baby's health are presented.

Diseases, Infants (Newborn), Neonatal diseases, Streptococcus agalactiae

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When it gets complicated

Article Abstract:

Complications occur rarely in pregnancy, but regular check ups are important as some problems can be hard to detect. Preeclampsia and diabetes and their symptoms are described and explained.

Complications and side effects, Preeclampsia, Prenatal care, Diabetes in pregnancy, Gestational diabetes

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