Overview

Recent advances in medical technology have made it possible to test babies before birth to detect abnormalities or complications. While providing parents with a new set of options, prenatal diagnosis has become one of the most controversial areas of medicine. This book cuts through the sensationalism to give a clear outline of the techniques available and the main ones in use, By setting out the options and the factors involved, the main aim is to encourage informeddecision-making. The authors have quoted from a number of people who have used the procedures; this anecdotal material, plus the question-and-answer section at the end of each chapter, give an extra personal dimension. This new edition incldues up-to-date information on clinical advances in ultrasound testing. New and better ultrasounds are used to illustrate the text, The authors have added new material on the ethics and quality of newer forms of testing, and on testing for Down Syndrome.

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Author:   Lachlan De Crespigny ,  Rhonda Dredge
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Australia
Imprint:   OUP Australia and New Zealand
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.257kg
ISBN:  

9780195539547

ISBN 10:   0195539540
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   01 August 1996
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Normal early development of your baby; why have an ultrasound scan?; the ultrasound examination; what ultrasound can show you; causes of abnormality in babies; amniocentesis; earlier testing with CVS; making the decisions; why not just test the mother's blood?; other tests occasionally used.

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From the previous edition: carefully and sensitively written... Which Tests for My Baby is a much-needed guide to prenatal diagnosis. Any woman expecting a baby, or thinking about having a baby, will find the well-illustrated book invaluable and reassuring The Birmingham Post

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