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It goes with the territory: When you’re pregnant, you can’t help but worry about the health of your baby. Fortunately, there are a host of prenatal tests that can help ease your fears and ... READ MORE
By her second trimester, Elizabeth Lampert, then 34, was used to the seemingly endless prenatal tests. So when her obstetrician drew blood for a routine procedure called a maternal serum ... READ MORE
 Today, expectant parents can take advantage of a wealth of prenatal tests to help ease fears and make even a healthy pregnancy less stressful — and sometimes treat serious problems. Here are ... READ MORE
 Will my baby be healthy? Of all the concerns that accompany pregnancy, this one usually tops the list. Despite the reassuring statistics that most babies are born normal, peace of mind is ... READ MORE
One of the top questions on Julie Hoegee’s mind when she found out she was pregnant at age 34 was whether she should have an amniocentesis. “There was just something scary about a big needle ... READ MORE
Laura Randolph 30, CaliforniaLaura's tips for dealing with a potentially problematic pregnancy:•Talk to friends about your situation--they may have dealt with a similar dilemma.•If you're ... READ MORE