If you’re considering pregnancy using a donor, there can be a lot to learn. Chances are, it feels a little overwhelming – therefore, it can be helpful to know what to expect from the process and how your maternal fetal medicine specialist can help. Here’s what to know about it from Dr. Erkan Buyuk, our
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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Many Carnegie Imaging patients choose IVF to assist with infertility. This process often goes hand-in-hand with genetic counseling to better understand risks of passing genetic conditions to children or interpret genetic testing results of embryos. What is IVF? In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a series of procedures intended to assist with the conceiving a
Cancer Through Pregnancy
Cancer during pregnancy is rare, but treatment can be complicated and stressful. On an episode of High-Risk Birth Stories, guest Jamie shared her story of being diagnosed with breast cancer during her pregnancy. You can listen to that episode to hear from her experience or continue reading to learn more about cancer through pregnancy.
Cleft Lip and Palate: What it Is and How to Prevent It
What is Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate? A cleft lip or cleft palate happens when your baby’s upper lip and mouth doesn’t form completely. This results in an opening and is present at birth. Oral clefts (or orofacial clefts) occur in about 1 in 1,000 babies in the United States, meaning it’s a relatively common
Should I Breastfeed?
Making the decision to breastfeed is a very personal one. However, it can also be a difficult decision to make. If you’re doing research on the right thing to do for your baby, it’s likely you’ll find a lot of conflicting results and recommendations. The truth is, the best way to determine if you should
Combining NIPS With Ultrasound In The First Trimester
When you first find out you’re pregnant, it’s important to start attending prenatal testing appointments as early as possible to help determine how your pregnancy should best be cared for. Early detection and diagnosis of certain conditions and risk factors ensure you get the further testing and treatment you need, as well as a fully