About this episode

This episode provides a comprehensive guide to prenatal testing in the first half of pregnancy, covering various tests and how to make informed decisions.

Prenatal testing starts the moment you find out you are pregnant and continues throughout your entire pregnancy. Some tests screen for conditions you may have. Others look at your baby's development and genetics. These tests are valuable tools, however they can also be a source of real anxiety and confusion. There are a lot of different tests, a lot of different names, and a lot of information to navigate. As a result, this episode is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to every test offered in the first half of pregnancy. We walk through every test you may be offered through your anatomy ultrasound, what each one can tell you, how accurate it is, and how to make informed decisions. By the end, you will have a clear understanding of your options. In addition, you will feel confident having these conversations with your doctor or midwife. A companion episode covers prenatal testing in the second half of pregnancy. Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/prenataltesting/ Thank you to the brands that power this podcast: VTech is the number one baby monitor brand in North America, trusted by millions of families. The VTech VM5266 Video Baby Monitor…

People in this episode

Host: Vanessa Merten

Topics covered

• prenatal testing
• pregnancy
• baby development
• genetics
• anatomy ultrasound
• informed decisions

Keywords

• prenatal testing
• pregnancy tests
• baby development
• genetic screening
• anatomy ultrasound

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