Newborn Screening Tests

Newborn screening tests look for harmful or potentially fatal disorders that aren't apparent at birth. Find out which tests are typically done, how they're performed and which disorders they're looking for in your child.
Newborn screening tests look for harmful or potentially fatal disorders that aren't apparent at birth. Find out which tests are typically done, how they're performed and which disorders they're looking for in your child.
When a woman becomes pregnant past the age of 35, she is considered to be of advanced maternal age. But, what exactly does that mean? And what type of effects can age have on the health of your unborn child?
You’re in the middle your pregnancy - and it’s time to test for gestational diabetes. If you’re not already diabetic, then what’s the problem? What up with the one hour blood test? And what happens if you don’t pass?