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Third Trimester Tests
...? But if you're like most pregnant women, the only tests you'll need in your third trimester are the routine... other tests can you expect in your final trimester? Fortunately, most pregnant women need few. Your...: This test is most commonly done in the second trimester to diagnose or rule out fetal birth defects...
Prenatal Testing Basics: Non-Stress Test
...The non-stress test is usually taken during the third trimester, typically within one month... of the expectant mother's due date. The non-stress test is often used when a pregnancy is considered high risk.... The test allows your healthcare provider to evaluate your baby's well-being by measuring changes in his...
How to Recognize Early Labor Symptoms
Just over 10 percent of babies are born pre-term (before 37 weeks). The good news: Early labor can sometimes be stopped with a combo of meds and bed rest. Be on the lookout for these warning signs so you can call your doc ASAP if you think there's a problem.
Third Trimester: Images of Your Developing Baby
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 3rd trimester of pregnancy gives you a look at each week of development.
25 Things to Do Before You Deliver
A planner for a sane (and fun!) third trimester: your last hurrah list, smart maternity-leave strategies, and crucial conversations to have with your partner before Birth Day.
Prenatal Testing Basics: Group B Strep Test
...The Group B strep test, which screens for potentially dangerous Group B streptococcus (GBS...) infection, is usually given during weeks 35 to 37. Many healthcare providers routinely test all pregnant... birth, it can be very harmful to the baby. If your doctor doesn't offer the test, you may want to ask...
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!
Your Prenatal Test Checklist
...) defects. Some ob-gyns offer an "integrated screening." This test combines the data from the first-trimester... was tested for everything from cystic fibrosis to Down syndrome. Whenever I went in to see my ob...-gyn, it seemed to be time for another test. I thought these tests -- used to check for chromosomal abnormalities...
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.
Prenatal Testing Basics: Contraction Stress Test
...The contraction stress test, or CST, is usually given during the third trimester. The contraction... stress test is used for assessing the health of the baby in high-risk cases, when a non-stress test has... the contraction stress test. Your practitioner may also avoid this test and opt for a biophysical profile if you...
Due Date Calculator
You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.
Your Developing Baby, Week by Week
Your baby begins as a tiny cluster of cells, but during the nine-month process of pregnancy she becomes an amazing baby with facial features, a beating heart and kicking legs. Find out what's happening with baby's development week by week.
Labor Signs
Learn a few common prelabor signs--it's almost time!
3 Signs That You May Be in Labor
No one wants to arrive at the hospital too early -- or risk giving birth in the car. So how can you tell the difference between real and false labor? Pay attention to the following classic labor-day signs.
Prenatal Testing Basics: Biophysical Profile
...A biophysical profile is usually done in the third trimester, most often as a pregnant woman... approaches full term. A biophysical profile, in which a non-stress test and a detailed ultrasound are used... test when that test might pose a risk to mother or baby.
The profile has five components. The first...
