All About Prenatal Testing
Preventative Care is Key
Pregnancy is a time of rapid change, and among other things, you are faced with a lot of decisions. Some decisions will be easier than others and some your healthcare provider can help you decide, for example, which prenatal tests you should have.
Every pregnancy is different requiring varying amounts of screening and diagnostics. Some find tests help to relieve anxiety, while others don’t feel they are necessary at all. Some things to keep in mind when considering your options include:
Prenatal tests are a way of checking the health of a baby before birth.
There is no test that gives a 100% guarantee of a healthy baby.
Some tests give a very accurate result about the health of the baby, while others give an estimate or risk result.
Testing is always optional.
You will be faced with various types of tests throughout your pregnancy. Understanding the purpose of each is key to determining what is or isn’t right for you, which is why I invite you to join me for my next webinar, All About Prenatal Testing, on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7:00 pm EDT.
My goal is to provide you the information, resources, and encouragement you need to help you understand typical prenatal testing!
Tests, Tests, and More Tests
Thanks to advances in technology and scientific research, we now have more options than ever before when it comes to assessing the chances of you or your baby having a potentially problematic health condition.
Even tests considered to be common today are relatively new. Imagine not having the choice to know the sex of your baby, for example. This would drive some people crazy today. However, gender determination didn’t become routine until the late 1980s to early 1990s. Ultrasounds have been around since the 1950s, but weren't popular for determining gender in pregnancy until the 1970s!
Pregnancy is a time of anticipation as well as angst. Part of alleviating stress is separating myths from reality.
Consider the following prenatal screening MYTHS before making any decisions:
#1- Every pregnancy needs prenatal genetic screenings.
#2- All screenings are invasive.
#3- All genetic abnormalities lead to disease.
#4- A negative result means a healthy baby.
#5- The results can’t help you.
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My personal goal is to help you to feel confident, aware, and excited for this beautiful experience! One important way to empower yourself is through knowledge. I am motivated to share available testing options with you and details you need to make the right decision for your family.
During this experience, I will discuss various testing options available throughout each trimester of pregnancy. We will explore the pros and cons of different tests as well as how to approach these many decisions without feeling overwhelmed.
Pregnancy should be a time of joy, excitement, and new experiences. It’s important to equip yourself with a support team to help you make important decisions regarding your pregnancy and health. One can easily feel defeated by all the changes and decisions you’re confronted with during pregnancy.
As a doula, it is my job to help which is why I urge you and others you care about, to join me for All About Prenatal Testing.
I guarantee this webinar will be informative and help you make educated decisions regarding to test or not to test.
Can’t Wait To Share With You On Tuesday, October 2nd At 7:00 pm EDT!