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Is the Zika Virus Still a Threat? Fast Facts for Expectant Parents

The Zika virus still exists and it's something that pregnant women and women trying to conceive should keep on their radar. What...

The Next Steps If Your Pregnancy Test Is Positive

If you score a positive pregnancy test, you may be wondering what to do next. Here are the next steps. (1) Do a little dance (if...

I Got Pregnant While I Was “On the Pill!” What Gives?!

Believe it or not, getting pregnancy while you're "on the pill" is not a completely uncommon occurrence. Although birth...

A Quick Word About Caffeine, Fertility, and Pregnancy

The jury is still out on the effects of caffeine on fertility and on the developing fetus. ACOG therefore, recommends that...

The Inside Scoop on “Trying to Get Pregnant” Sex

If you're trying to get pregnant, the first step is to figure out your fertile window (the time of month when you're most fertile...

What is a “Genetic” Amniocentesis and Will I Need One?

There are 2 different types of amniocentesis: the "maturity" amniocentesis and the "genetic" amniocentesis. The “maturity”...

The Second Trimester Prenatal Screening Test (aka The Quad Screen)

The second-trimester screening test, also known as the "Quad Screen," is a prenatal test that looks for chromosomal abnormalities...

The First Trimester Screening Test and What It Tells You

The first trimester screening test is a prenatal genetic test that helps doctors identify chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus...

The Different Types of Prenatal Tests (Think: Screening & Diagnostic)

There are two main types of prenatal tests: prenatal “screening” tests and prenatal “diagnostic” tests. Prenatal “Screening” Tests...

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