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Results 1 - 10 of 11 for pregnancy
  1. If a genetic disorder runs in my family, what are the chances that my children will have the condition?: MedlinePlus ... 
    ... carriers) have a 25 percent chance with each pregnancy of having a child affected by the disorder. The chance with each pregnancy of having an unaffected child who is a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/riskassessment - Genetics
  2. What is noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and what disorders can it screen for?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... including DNA, are released into the bloodstream. During pregnancy, the mother’s bloodstream contains a mix of ... are shed into the mother’s bloodstream throughout pregnancy. The DNA in placental cells is usually identical ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/nipt - Genetics
  3. What are the uses of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... birth. This type of testing is offered during pregnancy if there is an increased risk that the ... uncertainty or help them make decisions about a pregnancy. It cannot identify all possible inherited disorders and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/uses - Genetics
  4. How is genetic testing done?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... fluid (the fluid that surrounds a fetus during pregnancy), or other tissue. For example, a procedure called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/procedure - Genetics
  5. What is the cost of genetic testing, and how long does it take to get the results?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... an important consideration in making decisions about a pregnancy. The doctor or genetic counselor who orders a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/costresults - Genetics
  6. What are the risks and limitations of genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... a small but real risk of losing the pregnancy (miscarriage) because they require a sample of amniotic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/riskslimitations - Genetics
  7. Are fingerprints determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... factors during fetal development, including substances taken during pregnancy and the environment inside the womb. These developmental ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/fingerprints - Genetics
  8. Is height determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... environmental factors, including a mother's nutrition during pregnancy, whether she smoked, and her exposure to hazardous ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/height - Genetics
  9. Are moles determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... when hormone levels change, such as adolescence and pregnancy. During an individual’s lifetime, moles may change ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/moles - Genetics
  10. Why might someone have a genetic consultation?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... chromosomal disorder, or hereditary cancer. Two or more pregnancy losses (miscarriages), a stillbirth, or a baby who ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/reasons - Genetics
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