Tests During Pregnancy

Follow the links below to find information on some of the tests that can be done during pregnancy.

Reviewed November 2007

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Title:   Maternal serum screening
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The maternal serum screening test (MSS) is a blood test offered to pregnant women. The test helps to determine the risk of certain abnormalities that may affect the unborn child, including chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome and Edward syndrome, and neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Routine ultrasound in late pregnancy (after 24 weeks' gestation)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Ultrasound can be used in late pregnancy to assess the baby's condition when there are complications, but carrying out scans on all women is controversial. Scans can be used in late pregnancy to detect problems which may not otherwise be apparent, such ...
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Ultrasound for fetal assessment in early pregnancy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Advantages of early pregnancy ultrasound screening are thought to be more accurate calculation of gestational age, earlier identification of multiple pregnancies, and diagnosis of non-viable pregnancies and certain fetal malformations.
Date:   Jun 2001
Title:   Ultrasound examination preparation
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Brief instructions for preparation for an ultrasound during pregnancy.
Date:   Jun 1995
Title:   Ectopic pregnancy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, most commonly in one of the fallopian tubes. Symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Pregnancy tests - chorionic villus sampling
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a pregnancy test that checks the baby for genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome. A small sample of the placenta is taken via needle and examined in a laboratory.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Antenatal lower genital tract infection screening and treatment programs for preventing preterm delivery
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   A genital tract infection during pregnancy can cross into the amniotic fluid and result in prelabour rupture of the membranes and preterm labour. Such infections include bacterial vaginosis; chlamydial, trichomonas and gonorrhoeal infections; syphilis a...
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Pre-conception and antenatal screening for the fragile site on the X-chromosome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Fragile X syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic defect that can result in mental disability. There is no way of reversing the syndrome. Although it runs in families, many people do not realise they are carriers until they have an affected child. A ...
Date:   Oct 2002
Title:   Amniocentesis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Amniocentesis can detect foetal abnormalities such as Down's syndrome, cystic fibrosis or spina bifida. A small amount of amniotic fluid is withdrawn from the sac in the uterus surrounding a foetus. Possible risks include infection, injury to the baby or miscarriage.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Birth defects - trisomy disorders
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A trisomy is a chromosomal disorder characterised by an additional chromosome. Down syndrome, Edward syndrome and Patau syndrome are the most common forms of trisomy in Victoria. Maternal serum screening, amniocentesis, ultrasounds and chorionic villi sampling can help diagnose chromosome disorders.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Pregnancy after 35 years of age
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   While many women over 35 years have normal pregnancies, those over 35 do have special considerations for pregnancy. Making the right choices early on and working with your lead doctor can help your pregnancy be trouble-free.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Finding problems before your baby is born
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Information on kidney and urinary tract problems in unborn babies
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Maternal serum test
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A blood test, the maternal serum screening test, is performed on many pregnant women.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Is there a test for Huntington's Disease?
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   An explanation of the predictive tests available for Huntington's Disease
Date:   Apr 2004
Title:   Amniocentesis: what you need to know
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Amniocentesis is a test that involves inserting a thin needle into a pregnant woman's belly to take a sample of the fluid around the baby (amniotic fluid). It is possible to tell from the fluid whether a fetus has certain birth defects.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) tests in pregnancy
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   An alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test is a simple blood test. It can show whether your fetus has signs of some birth defects, in particular, spina bifida (a type of neural tube defect).
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Instruments for chorionic villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test where a small piece of chorion (placental tissue) is removed from the woman's uterus and used for genetic testing. Chorion can be removed through the abdomen or through the cervix using fine needles, plastic or...
Date:   Nov 2002
Title:   Having a baby
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Having a baby gives you information on how to look after yourself and your baby in pregnancy and the busy weeks after the birth. It's about what to expect in labour and birth and how to make informed decisions about your care.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Some parents want reassurance that their baby is all right genetically. This involves taking a sample either of the waters surrounding the baby (amniocentesis) or from the placenta (chorionic villus sampling (CVS) then testing it. The review of studies ...
Date:   Apr 2003
Title:   Amniocentesis
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Amniocentesis is a test that is used in pregnancy to detect certain abnormalities in babies.
Date:   May 2002
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