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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for amniotic
  1. Birth Defects (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are birth defects? A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the ...
  2. Cesarean Delivery (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... some cases it may be vertical. Open the amniotic sac and take out your baby. Cut the ...
  3. Genetic Testing (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... be done on samples of hair, saliva, skin, amniotic fluid (the fluid that surrounds a fetus during ...
  4. Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    You're going to have a baby! It's an exciting time, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions, including what you can do to ...
  5. Prenatal Testing (National Library of Medicine)  
    Prenatal testing provides information about your baby's health before he or she is born. Some routine tests during pregnancy also check on your health. At your ...
  6. Sickle Cell Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is born. That test uses a sample of amniotic fluid (the liquid in the sac surrounding the ...