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Other Screening Tests
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A number of other screening tests provide further assurance that a baby is progressing normally. These tests include:
* Human chorionic gonadotropi...
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Medical/Prenatal Testing/ | Mar 06,2004
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Amniocentesis
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The amniotic fluid that surrounds the growing fetus can yield important information. Amniocentesis allows a small sample of this fluid to be collected...
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Medical/Prenatal Testing/ | Mar 06,2004
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Fetal Motion Count
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There are a variety of ways in which this test is performed but all rely upon a sudden change in the number of fetal movements in a specified period o...
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Medical/Prenatal Testing/ | Mar 06,2004
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Non-Stress Testing
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In this procedure, the fetal monitor is attached to the mother's abdomen and records the fetal heart rate. The doctor listens for increases, or accele...
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Medical/Prenatal Testing/ | Mar 06,2004
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Contraction Stress Testing
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This test uses a fetal monitor to continuously record the baby's heart rate and uterine contraction on special paper. A decrease in the fetal heart ra...
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Medical/Prenatal Testing/ | Mar 06,2004
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