Baby Activities. Tests Performed During Pregnancy. Excerpt from Every Woman's Body Prenatal TestingWomen who have chronic health problems or unusual health histories will have more tests than most women, although not all health care providers use the same tests and procedures. In addition to checking your baby's growth and position at each visit, common procedures include: Complete physical and medical history, including pelvic exam, urine test, blood pressure, and weight check Tests for sexually transmitted diseases Complete blood count to look for anemia or iron deficiency Blood typing Blood glucose tests to screen for diabetes.
It's thought that gestational diabetes is found most often in nonwhite low- income women and occurs in about three percent of pregnancies, though some researchers think this figure is overstated. Like this? Want more? Sign up for Today's Big Story. Prenatal Screening at 35 and Beyond. It seems that everywhere you turn, there's a story about a woman over 50 having a baby. The birth rate for women aged 40 to 44 has more than doubled since 1981, and 2003 marked the first time that births to women over 40 topped 100,000 in a single year. The changing role of women in our society, later age at first marriage, very effective contraceptive methods and the availability and acceptability of assisted reproductive technology have made later childbearing safer and more common. When it comes to prenatal testing, what should you expect when you're over 35 and pregnant?
Many couples say they don't want prenatal testing because "they would never have an abortion" if an abnormality was detected. For others, early diagnosis of fetal abnormality and the option of early termination of pregnancy are important factors. Such testing may provide reassurance to those who would prefer to avoid any invasive procedures, and some couples want to prepare themselves for whatever lies ahead. Clever Crying Soothers. How Gross Is it? The Morning Blend > Past Shows - The Morning Blend. Barefoot & Pregnant: Minimizing "Baby Shock" Parenting, Children and Parents - Motherlode Blog. Our Team — A Healthier Michigan. Social media in healthcare: Who is going beyond the basics? « MedCity News. Hospitals have increasingly turned to social media over the past few years to connect with patients and get their messages out, a trend that’s virtually certain to grow.
To be exact, 809 hospitals have a total of 2,337 social networking sites as of the end of November, according to Ed Bennett, director of web strategy at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The vast majority of those are Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts. (American Medical News lauded Bennett for keeping “the closest thing there is to a comprehensive look at hospitals’ social media presence” on his blog.) So social media in healthcare is used to further patient outreach, dispense helpful medical advice, and share their latest news. But it seems that few have moved beyond the basics. Many seem content to merely have a social media presence. Copyright 2014 MedCity News. Hear the latest industry news first Get our daily newsletter or follow us. Please enter your email below: By Brandon Glenn MedCity News. Illumistream's Channel. Pregnancy360.com | Pregnancy Magazine. Education and advice for Mums from Mumschool. TapMommies ? Personalized health companion.
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