In a recent Healthful Woman podcast episode, “Shoshana’s Birth Story: 5-week admission for fetal hydrops,” Host Dr. Nathan Fox spoke with Shoshana, a listener who shared the story of her successful yet challenging pregnancy. After a smooth first pregnancy, Shoshana expected a similar experience the second time around. During her first trimester, she experienced unexpected
Posts Categorized / Fetal Development
First Trimester Down Syndrome Screening
What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, occurs when there is an extra chromosome 21 present in the cells of the fetus. This affects how your child develops and functions throughout life. About 1 in every 700 babies is diagnosed with Down syndrome: a rate of less than one percent. The
Acrania, Anencephaly, and Encephelocele – Fetal Development
Acrania, anencephaly and encephalocele are part of the subset of birth defects called neural tube defects (NTDs). NTDs occur when the neural tube, a structure that forms the early brain and spine, fails to close within the first month of pregnancy. NTDs are the second most common birth defect in the United States and are
Early Care and General Advice for Twins
Learning that you are pregnant can be a joyful and exciting experience, and finding out that you are carrying twins can bring about many emotions! One of your first steps once learning about your twin pregnancy is to see a doctor who has the requisite skills and experience to help you along this journey. Read
What Is Amniotic Fluid?
Amniotic fluid is an important part of the womb during pregnancy. This fluid protects and cushions a growing fetus and is important for babies’ development in other ways as well. Where Does Amniotic Fluid Come From? Once the amniotic sac is formed about 12 days after conception, it begins to fill with fluid, which is mostly water
Dr. Monteagudo Publishes Guidelines for Neurological Ultrasound Diagnostics
Carnegie Imaging’s Dr. Ana Monteagudo a member of the ISOUG practice guideline committee regarding the sonographic evaluation of the fetal nervous system. Alongside fellow committee members, Dr. Monteagudo recently published the “ISUOG Practice Guidelines (updated): sonographic examination of the fetal central nervous system. Part 1: performance of screening examination and indications for targeted neurosonography.” The publication serves as a guideline for
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