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An ultrasound (or sonogram) is a routine pregnancy test. Pregnancy ultrasounds provide a "picture" (in 3D or 4... Show
An ultrasound (or sonogram) is a routine pregnancy test. Pregnancy ultrasounds provide a "picture" (in 3D or 4D) of what's happening inside your uterus, which makes it easier to track fetal development, to administer prenatal care, and to detect birth defects like Down's Syndrome. Sonography can also tell the sex of your baby! Hide
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3rd Trimester Ultrasound
52,439 viewsYour third trimester ultrasound will help you and your doctor prepare for delivery. Find out how by watching this video.
Expert: Adam J. Flisser, M.D.
Antibiotics, Pregnancy, and Group B Strep
260 viewsYou should get a screening test late in pregnancy to see if you carry group B strep.
Expert: CDC
Birth Defect: Transposition of the Great Arteries
381 viewsTransposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a heart condition that is present at birth, and often is called a congenital heart defect.
Expert: CDC
Down Syndrome
6,315 viewsEvery year, one in around seven hundred babies born in the United States has Down syndrome. Watch our video for a more extensive look at this condition.
Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.
Down Syndrome: What We Still Do Not Know
366 viewsTo understand Down syndrome, it is necessary to understand how a baby develops. Each baby starts developing when he or she receives 23 chromosomes from the mother's egg and 23 ...
Expert: CDC
First Trimester Sonogram
125,785 viewsFirst trimester sonogram can help a doctor determine the size of your baby and its growth. Find out what kinds of sonography procedures are used in this video.
Expert: Adam J. Flisser, M.D.
Gestational Diabetes Testing
105,763 viewsGestational diabetes testing is recommended for all expectant mothers. Left untreated, the condition may cause harm to both mother and child. Watch this video to learn more abo...
Expert: Adam J. Flisser, M.D.
Improving Preconception Health: Interventions for Identified Risks
1,579 viewsTimely preconception interventions for certain conditions can substantially improve maternal health and birth outcomes.
Expert: CDC
Multiple Births
78,965 viewsIf you’re expecting twins or triplets, it is important that you eat healthy and regularly visit your doctor. View this video for information on multiple births.
Expert: Catherine Goodstein, M.D.
Nuchal Translucency Test
36,079 viewsThe nuchal translucency test is important for pregnant women to have in order to determine certain illneses your baby may be at risk for. Watch this video to learn more about t...
Expert: Adam J. Flisser, M.D.
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Adam J. Flisser, M.D.
NYU School of Medicine;
FACOG, Gynecology
M.D., FACOG, Gynecology
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