Tests During Pregnancy

Follow the links below to find information on some of the tests that can be done during pregnancy.

Reviewed April 2009

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Title:   Ultrasound scan
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Ultrasound uses sound waves to make an image (picture). In pregnancy an ultrasound scan can be used to make an image of the developing baby.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Fetal and umbilical Doppler ultrasound in high-risk pregnancies
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Whilst in high-income countries most babies grow well in the womb, sometimes the mother might have a medical problem, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart or kidney problems, that impacts on the growth of the baby. Also, sometimes babies just do...
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Assessment of fetal wellbeing in the third trimester
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Screening algorithm to ensure fetal well-being late in pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Suspected ectopic pregnancy
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   First trimester screening
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Screening algorithm to detect fetal abnormalities early in pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Antepartum haemorrhage
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with unexplained antepartum haemorrhage.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Pregnancy after 35 years of age - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   While many women over 35 years have normal pregnancies, those over 35 do have special considerations for pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Antenatal lower genital tract infection screening and treatment programs for preventing preterm delivery
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   A genital tract infection during pregnancy can cross into the amniotic fluid and result in prelabour rupture of the membranes and preterm labour. Such infections include bacterial vaginosis; chlamydial, trichomonas and gonorrhoeal infections; syphilis a...
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Amniocentesis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Amniocentesis can detect foetal abnormalities such as Down's syndrome, cystic fibrosis or spina bifida. A small amount of amniotic fluid is withdrawn from the sac in the uterus surrounding a foetus. Possible risks include infection, injury to the baby or miscarriage.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) tests in pregnancy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   An alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test is a blood test that can show whether your fetus has signs of some birth defects, in particular, spina bifida (a type of neural tube defect).
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Ultrasound - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Ultrasound is a way of taking a look at the unborn baby without using potentially harmful X-rays.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Amniotic fluid index versus single deepest vertical pocket as a screening test for preventing adverse pregnancy outcome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Amniotic fluid provides a supportive and protective environment for fetal development during pregnancy. A decreased amniotic fluid volume (oligohydramnios) can occur because of fetal anomalies, intrauterine growth restriction, pre-eclampsia or prolonged...
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Ultrasound scan
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Ultrasound is a scan used to study internal body structures. Ultrasound scans work by sending out high frequency sound waves and recording the reflected sound or 'echoes' to create an image. Ultrasound is commonly used to study the developing foetus, abdominal organs, pelvic organs and breast tissue, the heart and blood vessels. Other names for an ultrasound scan include sonogram and ultrasonography.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is one of a number of tests that can be used to detect some birth defects in pregnancy.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Amniocentesis
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   This topic explains a test called Amniocentesis (amnio) that is available in pregnancy. It is one of a number of tests that can be used to detect birth defects in pregnancy.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Screening tests for neural tube defects
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Tests can be done to work out the chance that your baby has a neural tube defect (eg spina bifida).
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Screening tests for Down syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Screening tests can be done to work out the chance that your baby has Down syndrome. The tests are not compulsory - not all women choose to have them.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Cervical assessment by ultrasound for preventing preterm delivery
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Preterm birth before 37 weeks is the main cause of death and disability for neonates. The lower part of the uterus, called the cervix, is the passage through which births, including preterm, occur. Ultrasound performed through the vagina can detect earl...
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Preconception and antenatal screening for the fragile site on the X-chromosome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   No strong evidence to show who, other than women at risk, should be screened before or during pregnancy for fragile X syndrome....
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Finding problems before your baby is born
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Information on kidney and urinary tract problems in unborn babies
Date:   Aug 2008
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