Health & Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Testing For Birth Defects
Tests in the first and second trimester can show if your baby has a birth defect. It's your choice whether to have these tests. You and your partner can talk to your doctor or midwife about birth defects tests.
You can choose from different kinds of tests. If you are worried about the chance of a birth defect, you might want test results as early as possible. If your risk for having a baby with a birth defect is very low or if knowing that your baby has a birth defect wouldn't change your plans, you might decide not to have early tests. Or you might choose not to have these tests at all.
Understanding Labor and Delivery Complications - Symptoms
The symptoms of preterm labor and birth include: Contractions before 37 weeks of pregnancy, with a tightening and hardening of the uterine muscle, 10 minutes apart or less (these may be painless). Cramps similar to menstrual cramps. Low backache. A feeling of pelvic pressure. Abdominal cramps, gas, or diarrhea. Vaginal spotting or bleeding. A change in quality or quantity of vaginal discharge, especially any gush or leak of fluid.
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