Understanding Advanced Carrier Screening In a recent episode of “Healthful Woman,” “Advanced Level Carrier Screening: Some things we might learn about the mother,” Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Tamar Goldwaser explore the intricacies of carrier screening, highlighting its broader insights beyond traditional genetic risk assessments for offspring. What is Carrier Screening? Carrier screening is primarily
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Understanding Carrier Screening
In a recent episode of the “Healthful Woman” podcast “Carrier Screening Revisited: The case for universal, expanded carrier screening,” hosted by Dr. Nathan Fox, geneticist Dr. Tamar Goldwaser provided an enlightening discussion on the importance and evolution of carrier screening in genetics. This conversation sheds light on how carrier screening has transformed over time to
Viability Scans
When you find out you are pregnant, one of the many scans you may undergo will be a viability scan. Sometimes called a dating scan, this is performed in the early stages of pregnancy to determine, among many things, the viability of your pregnancy. Carnegie Imaging for Women offers world-class obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasounds to
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
What Should I Know About Down Syndrome?
It’s likely that you’ve heard of Down syndrome. When it comes to genetic conditions, Down syndrome is one of the most well-known. However, it’s still common to not know much about Down syndrome and how it can affect your baby. Your Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist can make sure you understand the right steps to take
Prenatal Tests and What to Expect
When you’re focused on welcoming your new baby to the world, it can feel a little overwhelming keeping track of the various testing options at different stages in your pregnancy. Prenatal testing is an important part of making sure you remain informed on the health and development of your fetus so that your child has
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