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Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
this is the aspiration of sample of chorionic villus tissue at 8-12 weeks of gestation.
Amniocentesis
this involve the
aspiration of amniotic fluid
through the needle inserted through the abdominal and uterine wall.
Fern test
to detect leakage of amniotic fluid.
Nitrazine test
also use to detect the presence of amniotic fluid leakage
A reactive test and non reactive
indicates a
healthy fetus
. and (abnormal) is characterize by no increase(no acceleration) or acceleration of
less than 15 beat per minute
Negative contraction test is a
normal result
Estriol level
involves 24 hrs measurement of maternal serum level of estriol.
Biophysical Profile (BPP)-- this is a method of
determining fetal well-being by combining
ultrasound and Non Stress Test (NST).
ultrasound is used to measure 5 criteria under BPP. They are:
1.Fetal breathing movement
2.Fetal body movement
3.Muscles tone
4.Fetal heart rate
5.Amniotic fluid volume
Ambivalence
both parents may be undecided about the pregnancy because of fear and anxiety associated with the pregnancy.
Syncope
dizziness on rising form sitting or lying position.
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2011-06-13T16:48:59Z
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