Chorionic Villus Sampling for Prenatal Diagnosis
... What is Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)? CVS is an accepted and proven method of prenatal diagnosis. During the CVS test, a small sample of cells (called chorionic villi) is taken from the placenta wh...

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test During Pregnancy
... What is the oral glucose tolerance test? The oral glucose tolerance test is performed to screen for gestational diabetes. This test involves quickly drinking a sweetened liquid (called Glucola), which...

Quad Marker Screen
... What is a quad marker screen?The quad marker screen is a blood test that provides a woman and her health care provider with useful information about her pregnancy. The quad marker screen must be perfo...

Am I Pregnant?
... If you’re unusually tuned into your body, you might begin to suspect that you’re pregnant within the first few days of pregnancy. But most women don’t suspect they are pregnant until they miss a perio...

Your Guide to Pregnancy Tests
... "Am I pregnant?" is one of the most important questions a woman can ask. And you want to get the correct answer quickly. Today''s at-home pregnancy tests are virtually fool-proof and almost ...