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Advances in Prenatal Procedures: Ensuring Baby's Health Before Birth

Modern technologies enable expectant parents to assess their baby's health prior to birth. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the fetus, aiding in health evaluation. Amniocentesis involves extracting amniotic fluid to perform karyotyping or DNA analysis, typically reserved for high-risk pregnancies. Chorionic Villus Sampling allows for the examination of placental tissue for genetic testing. Additionally, egg collection is carried out before in vitro fertilization to screen for viable eggs, ensuring the best outcomes for families.

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Advances in Prenatal Procedures: Ensuring Baby's Health Before Birth

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  1. 3.17 Prenatal Procedures ( Sec 4.6 pg 130)

  2. We now have technologies that can determine the health of a baby before it is born. This helps parents prepare for the needs of the baby.

  3. Ultrasound • High frequency sound waves are sent through the womb. The way that they reflect back is used to create a picture of the baby to determine its health. (like radar)

  4. Amniocentesis • A syringe is used to remove some amniotic fluid, which contains cells from the baby (old skin cells). • A karyotypingand/or DNA analysis can be done on these cells. This is only done on high-risk pregnancies.

  5. Chorionic Villus Sampling • A catheter is inserted into the womb to remove a very tiny piece of the placenta, for DNA analysis and/or karyotyping.

  6. Egg collection • Done before in vitro fertilization, to screen for healthy eggs.

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