Ultrasound Examination at 13 and 20 Weeks of Pregnancy (Basics)
In this guide, we explain what the 13 and 20 week ultrasound scans are for.
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Prenatal
Collection
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HELLP Syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a very dangerous pregnancy complication for both the carrying parent and the baby.
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Ultrasound at 13 and 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
Ultrasound is a type of medical imaging that uses sound waves. This creates an image of the inside of your body, without damaging anything.
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Chorioamnionitis (Infection of the Membranes that Surround Your Fetus)
Chorioamnionitis refers to the infection of the innermost layer of cells that covers an embryo or fetus.
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Twin Pregnancy
A pregnancy in which two fetuses (babies) develop in the womb at the same time.
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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
A blood test that can be done during pregnancy, to detect genetic disorders in the fetus.
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Trisomies
Genetic disorders that are caused by three copies of one chromosome being present in one or more cells, instead of the usual two copies.
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Invasive Prenatal Testing Methods
Methods used to diagnose disorders of the fetus, by entering the uterus and taking away tissue or fluid surrounding the fetus to test.
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Gestational Diabetes
A disorder that develops during pregnancy, in which the pregnant parent's blood sugar levels increase.
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Pre-eclampsia
A disorder in which a pregnant person's blood pressure increases, or their pee contains too much protein. This can be very dangerous.
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