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What is a test called when performed during pregnancy to determine if the fetus has any abnormal chromosomal defects or development problems?
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Amniocentesis is a test performed during pregnancy to determine if the fetus has any abnormal chromosomal defects or developments problems
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What is the main caused of unembryonic pregnancy?
chromosomal abnormalities of the conceptus
How can chromosomal abnormalities of an unborn baby be diagnosed during pregnancy?
By what is called as amniocentesis, you can diagnose the chromosomal abnormality of the unborn baby. You do this procedure under cover of ultrasonography. The fetal cells will give you complete picture of the chromosomal abnormality of the unborn child.
Can an ultrasound determine when you got pregnant?
Yes. The obstetrician can use the images from the ultrasound screening to date a pregnancy. The size of the fetus, placenta, and/or your uterus are some of the factors used to determine how far along you are in your pregnancy. However, scans performed earlier on in the pregnancy are generally more accurate than those performed later, since in the later part of pregnancy the measurements could be affected by growth variations and may not correctly reflect the fetal age.
What is geriatric pregnancy?
A geriatric pregnancy means you're pregnant and 35 or older. You are more likely to have age related problems with the pregnancy, such as chromosomal abnormalities. It's more to do with the age of your eggs than your own lifespan.
Are pregnancy tests edible?
No. They are to be urinated on to determine pregnancy. They are in no way edible.
What is the effect in the personality development of early pregnancy?
early pregnancy, none
Can a line in your neck determine if you pregnant?
No, only a pregnancy test can determine that.
Does blighted ovum lacks the maternal genome?
No. A blighted ovum is a fertilized egg that fails to progress. To be fertilized, there is chromosomal material inside of it. However, there is often many chromosomal abnormalities associated with the blighted ovum, which is usually why it did not develop further into a full pregnancy.
Can doctors tell how many chromosomes in a pregnancy?
Chromosomal counting can be determined through amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling. They are done if initial bloodwork or ultrasound shows a possibility for chromosomal abnormalities and routinely done for mothers 35 years old and up.
At what week of pregnancy can a chorionic villi sampling be performed?
A chorionic villi sampling can be performed as early as week 10 of the pregnancy.
What is a sensitive period of development?
puberty and pregnancy
Can hajj be performed during pregnancy?
Yes. Hajj may be performed during pregnancy provided there is no danger of any harm to the woman and the baby.
