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How do I prepare myself before the NT scan?

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You should have a full bladder before the NT scan. You do not need to fast before the scan.

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What is a double marker test? What will it tell me?

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Dual Marker Test is used to measure the presence of two hormones which are Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Beta hCG) and Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein (PAPP-A) in blood. The hormone levels are used to estimate a risk for Down Syndrome and 2 other chromosome abnormalities together with the NT scan result.

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In which week can I get to know my baby's gender?

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If you have had non invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to screen for Down Syndrome and other chromosome abnormalities, you can also get gender results. NIPT can be done from 10 weeks gestation. Otherwise, fetal gender can usually be identified during the fetal anomaly scan, carried out at 18 to 22 weeks gestation.

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Are repeated scans safe for my baby?

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To date, there is no evidence to claim that ultrasound is harmful to mother or baby during pregnancy. An ultrasound is different from an X-ray or CT scan. So if you do repeated scans it's okay.

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What do I need to know about vanishing twin syndrome?

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Vanishing twin syndrome is a condition when one of the twins disappears in the womb. It is estimated that there are about 20-30 percent of multiple pregnancies that experience this condition.

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I saw a curdy, cheesy white discharge today, is it normal?

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- Normal vaginal discharge: It doesn't smell strong, fishy, rancid, or rotten, The color is clear or milky white. - Abnormal vaginal discharge: The discharge may appear yellow, green or brown. It may be foul smelling. It may appear curdy. There may be a burning sensation or itching in or around the vagina.

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what are the signs of an early miscarriage? Which measures can I use to prevent miscarriage?

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The most common signs of a miscarriage include: -vaginal bleeding -mild to severe pain and cramping in your back and abdomen -fluid or mucus discharge from the vagina -a decrease in signs of pregnancy, such as breast tenderness, nausea, and vomiting If you think you’re experiencing signs of a miscarriage, you should see your doctor. Your doctor can advise if there are any treatments to try to reduce the chance of miscarriage, for example the use of progesterone.

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How can I heal fast after a miscarriage?

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Emotional healing following a miscarriage varies widely between different people. Some will recover very quickly, while others may take a much longer time. 1. don't blame yourself or others Try not to beat yourself up for your miscarriage or other people, including your doctor, midwife, or partner. Most miscarriages are outwith your control. 2. Try to open up While you are recovering, you can try to open up and reveal any negative feelings that may arise. You don't need to keep these feelings to yourself as this will make you feel even more stressed. Some people find that attending a support group, with other women who have also had miscarriages share their experience with you, can help you to heal more quickly.

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How do I deal with nipple pain?

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Apply Moisturizer. Nipples that are too dry and sensitive can crack and bleed.

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My HB level is only 6, are there any medicines which can help me in incerasing my Hb level?

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1. Iron Taking an iron supplement can help to increase your blood count. You should also increase your intake of foods rich in iron, such as spinach and liver. 2. Vitamin C Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from food. Lack of vitamin C prevents iron from food sources from being absorbed properly. Vitamin C-rich foods include all types of oranges, papayas, strawberries and grapes. Vegetables such as capsicum, broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes and spinach also contain vitamin C. 3. Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is needed to increase hemoglobin levels. You must have foods that contain enough vitamin B12 and folate. Meat and eggs are rich in vitamin B12.

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