TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction>Types of Abnormal Findings>What Comes Next The mid-pregnancy anatomy ultrasound, typically performed between 18 and 22 weeks, is an important milestone in prenatal care. This imaging test provides a detailed look at your developing baby, the placenta, amniotic fluid, and maternal structures. While the vast majority of anatomy scans reveal healthy, normally…

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction>Medication Abortion>Procedural Abortion>Recovery Making decisions about pregnancy often involves navigating complex emotions and detailed medical information. For those facing the difficult decision of pregnancy termination or experiencing the heartbreaking situation of ending a wanted pregnancy due to medical complications, understanding the technical aspects of the procedures can help prepare you for what…

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction>Common Chromosomal Conditions>What Happens After Diagnosis>The Emotional Journey & Resources Receiving news about a prenatal chromosomal diagnosis can be overwhelming. Whether you’ve received a positive result from non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) or confirmation from diagnostic testing like amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS), you likely have many questions. This article provides information…

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction>What to Expect During Pregnancy>Health Considerations After Birth>Growth & Development>Making Informed Decisions Learning that your baby may have or has Down syndrome can bring up a range of emotions. You might feel overwhelmed, uncertain about the future, or worried about what this means for your pregnancy and your child’s life. These feelings…

If you’ve been told your baby has an “enlarged nuchal translucency” or “cystic hygroma” during an ultrasound, you likely have many questions and concerns. This article aims to explain what these terms mean, how they’re diagnosed, what they might indicate, and what steps typically follow such findings. What is Nuchal Translucency? Nuchal translucency (NT) refers…

When the baby’s femur (thigh bone) or humerus (upper arm bone) measures shorter than expected for gestational age, it may be flagged for review. This finding is typically identified when the observed long bone length is less than 90% of what would be expected for the baby’s gestational age. What Constitutes “Short” Long Bones? Sonographers…

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction>What Happens After it’s Identified>Reassuring Reality During pregnancy, ultrasound examinations help healthcare providers monitor your baby’s development and identify any potential concerns. One finding that sometimes appears during a second-trimester ultrasound is something called “echogenic bowel.” While this term might sound alarming, understanding what it means and its implications can help ease…

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction>How is the test performed?>What to expect after If you’re reading this, you may be considering amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS), or perhaps you already have a procedure scheduled. These tests represent important tools in prenatal care that can provide valuable information about your baby’s health. While the prospect of these…

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction>Understanding Your Results>Next Steps If you’ve recently been told that your cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening test came back “abnormal” or “positive,” you may be feeling worried, confused, or overwhelmed. These feelings are completely normal. Taking a deep breath and learning more about what these results actually mean can help you navigate this…

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction>The Impact>The Outlook>Common Questions Finding out you have antibodies in your blood during pregnancy can be concerning. You may have been told you have antibodies with names like “anti-Kell,” “anti-c,” or “anti-E” during your prenatal testing. Learning about these unfamiliar terms can feel overwhelming, especially when they might affect your pregnancy. This…