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Some people are against it while others are for it. Genetic screening can give a couple a choice to terminate pregnancy that has a fetus with genetic disease such as cystic fibrosis. If a child would be brought up with cystic fibrosis, the parents would have to constantly pay for treatment and support their child for his/her entire life. People with cystic fibrosis don't live very long so in this case genetic screening would be a good thing to carry out in order to prevent a life of suffer. However, ethical issues arise if you terminate pregnancy. It isn't right to destroy potential life. Besides that we have false negatives or false positives. The results carried out by genetic screening might be wrong. The tests might say the fetus does have the genetic disease while actually it might not carry it. This could cause the couple to terminate pregnancy even though the fetus was healthy. This would be a false positive. The tests might say that the child doesn't have a genetic disease. The couple would expect a healthy baby however would thenreceive one with a disorder. This would be called a false negative.Also, genetic screening might increase the risk of spontaneous abortion.Amniocentesis (a method of genetic screening) increases chances by around 1%. The tests would be carried out late in pregnancy, so the termination of results would be pretty traumatic for the couple.
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What health problems would snorting Ritalin have on a pregnancy?
Heart and developmental problems. Google meth-amphetamines on pregnancy should be similar effects. as they are both amphetamines only one is designer and the other can be dirty
What are some of the problems involved in a twin pregnancy?
There are a few problems that may be involved in a twin pregnancy. Some of the things one should be concerned about are a higher risk of miscarriage, high blood pressure, anemia and gestational diabetes.
Who should not take cephalosporins?
Those with diabetes, phenylketonuria, pregnancy, breastfeeding, history of stomach or intestinal problems, kidney problems, bleeding problems, liver disease, drug interactions and allergy.
Is it safe to have a normal pap if you might be pregnant?
A pap smear is a normal part of prenatal care. It should be done during pregnancy if the screening test is due.
Can phentermine cause problems in early pregnancy?
You shouldn't take any drugs early on in your pregnancy. Your should wait until the second or third month. Your baby is stronger at this stage.
You are pregnant you had blood discharge what should you do?
I would go to the emergency room ASAP. You should be very careful during your pregnancy. Bleeding from your vagina during pregnancy could be a sign/symptom of some major problems. Go to the ER.
Do you have breathing problems during early pregnancy?
The hormone produced in pregnancy, progesterone, can cause shortness of breath. It can be very noticeable in the first few weeks of pregnancy. You should not be so short of breath you can't function - go see a doctor if this is the case.
What are the causes of a women pregnancy when there smoking and drinking?
Drinking can cause the development of the baby/fetus to not develop to it's full extent. for example, blindness. If you smoke during you pregnancy, it is also more likely to cause problems, and your baby can be smaller than it should, and suffer with breathing problems
Is taking icodin dangerous durning pregnancy?
You should not take Vicodin while you are pregnant since it is a narcotic pain reliever. Taking this drug throughout pregnancy can cause birth defects and other problems.
What population groups should have genetic testing?
Genetic testing may be recommended for individuals with a personal or family history of genetic disorders, certain ethnic backgrounds at higher risk for specific genetic conditions, or individuals with certain medical conditions where genetic testing can aid in diagnosis or treatment decisions. Additionally, preconception genetic testing may be beneficial for couples planning to have children to assess their risk of passing on genetic conditions to their offspring.
What kind of health screenings are important for someone turning forty?
A person turning 40 should get health screenings to check for diseases and to assess risk for future health issues. Recommended screenings include blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, colon cancer screening, dental screening, eye exam and check for immunizations. Women should also have a mammogram, breast examination, osteoporosis screening, and pelvic exam and pap smear.
Should Catholics check for Down's Syndrome during pregnancy?
Catholics are free to be checked for any possible abnormality in a pregnancy. However, they are forbidden from taking action, such as abortion, to end the pregnancy if a genetic abnormality is found. Some abnormalities can be corrected while the infant is still in the womb so checking for such conditions is recommended.
