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Pregnancy & Newborns

Amniocentesis Animation
Amniocentesis can provide valuable information about the health of your baby before it is born. Amniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy.

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Podcast
The chorionic villi are tiny projections of placental tissue that look like fingers and contain the same genetic material as the fetus. Testing may be available for other genetic defects and disorders depending on the family history and availability of lab testing at the time of the procedure.

Common Tests During Pregnancy
Certain tests and screenings may be scheduled during your pregnancy. Your health care provider will advise you on which tests you'll need.

Maternal and Fetal Testing
Women with high-risk pregnancies often need a close watch for potential problems or complications. Many tests and procedures are available to monitor the health of both mother and baby.

Detailed Test & Procedure Guides

First Trimester Screening

Second Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

Fetal Ultrasound

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

Amniocentesis Procedure

Fetal Blood Sampling

External and Internal Heart Rate Monitoring of the Fetus

Fetal Movement Counting

Nonstress Testing

Biophysical Profile (BPP)