Second Trimester Tests

...During your pregnancy, you'll receive several tests. Some are repeated at nearly every visit... problems. According to the March of Dimes in White Plains, NY, all women are tested for: Anemia. It can... diseases like syphilis and hepatitis B, which can harm babies. You'll likely be offered an HIV test too...

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... and will be given a glucose tolerance test. About 15 percent of the women given the second test will be diagnosed...Glucose screening is usually done between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. If the test, which screens... for gestational diabetes, reveals elevated levels of blood glucose, a glucose tolerance test is then given...

... health issue. The second two, on the other hand, are diagnostic tests. They're more invasive -- both... risk for Down syndrome. The second-trimester screening, also known as the triple or quadruple screen...) defects. Some ob-gyns offer an "integrated screening." This test combines the data from the first-trimester...

We've partnered with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), Johns Hopkins, and the March of Dimes to create this unique peak into Baby's development inside the womb. These images reveal all the intricate details of your baby's growth -- from a collection of cells to a full-term newborn. While most women may only receive one or two ultrasounds during pregnancy, which is normal, this slideshow of the 2nd trimester of pregnancy gives you a look at each week of development.

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These healthy choices have the nutrients that you and your growing baby need.

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Your first look at your developing baby!

Pregnancy can be a time of lots of questions, especially when it comes to your and your baby's health. Knowing what's safe and what's not -- and when symptoms necessitate a call to your doctor is important. Here's a primer on when you should pick up the phone.

..., the vast majority of children born in this country are healthy. Prenatal tests are available to put your... mind at ease -- though, ironically, thinking about the test results is part of what makes expectant... parents nervous. Remember that the results of prenatal tests usually provide reassurance that your baby...

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