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Find out what genetic testing is, and whether you and your partner should get tested before you get pregnant.

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Health 101: Genetic Testing Before & During Pregnancy

...Genetic testing is when a blood test is given to prospective or expecting parents to look.... Genetic testing is ideally done before you start trying to get pregnant, says Angela Trepanier, MS, CGC... and family history are the main factors that determine whether or not genetic testing is right for you. "That...

In the Genes: Where Baby's Looks Come From

From the color of her eyes to the shape of her nose, what (and who) Baby looks like has everyone speculating. Learn how your cutie's features are formed.

How Much Will Your Baby Be Like You?

The complex gene pool you hand down can shape everything from how funny your child is to whether he likes peas.

Quiz: Is It a Girl or a Boy?

Could there be a boy or a girl in your future? Take our fun quiz, based on ancient beliefs about gender prediction.

20 Things All Couples Should Do Before Getting Pregnant 20 Things All Couples Should Do Before Getting Pregnant

So you're thinking about trying to get pregnant? Congrats! Here's what to do now to get healthy, have fun, and feel prepared to start trying to conceive.

10 Common Baby-making Mistakes 10 Common Baby-making Mistakes

When you're trying to get pregnant, don't let these avoidable mistakes affect your conception goals.

What Traits Will Your Kid Inherit?

Everyone wonders who baby will look like, but there's no way to know whether the traits we treasure in ourself, our partner, and our family will pop up in our offspring. You can, however, make an educated guess. Here, genetics experts show you how.

Genetic Screening

Genetic screening is an optional test offered during pregnancy. Find out if these tests are necessary for you and your baby-to-be.

Testing for Genetic Diseases

Dr. Elizabeth Pryor answers the question, What if my husband and I are both carriers for Tay-Sachs?

Get Pregnant Faster: Your 7-Step Plan Get Pregnant Faster: Your 7-Step Plan

Ready to be pregnant now? You'll want to put some planning behind your babymaking. Follow these tips to help you conceive more quickly.

How Do I Know I How Do I Know I'm Fertile?

Odds are with you -- only about 12 percent of women have trouble getting or staying pregnant, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Of course, you won't know for sure until you start trying to conceive, but these clues are a good indication that your body is baby-ready.

Quiz: Is It Time to Start Potty Training?

Potty-training readiness occurs at a different age for every child. Find out if it's time to ease your child out of diapers and onto the potty!

How to Improve Your Child's Handwriting

Even in the digital age, teachers still expect your child to write neatly. Try these exercises for better penmanship.

Ovulation Predictor

Getting pregnant should be simple, right? So why does conception practically require a Blackberry to schedule? Simplify the situation with our free ovulation calendar, which tells you when you're most likely to get pregnant.

Conceiving in Your 20s, 30s & 40s

Whether you're trying to conceive during your 20s, 30s or 40s, getting pregnant at any age has its pluses and minuses.

Gender Prediction Quiz

Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!

Pregnancy Calendar - Ancient Chinese Birth Chart

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.