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Is genetic screening recommended during pregnancy if you’ve had IVF?

Is genetic screening recommended during pregnancy if you’ve had IVF?

Even if you get preimplantation genetic testing with IVF, pregnancy is a blank slate. Learn why you might still want genetic screening during pregnancy.

Ashley Zink, M.D. / Heather Fisher, M.S.

February 20, 2024

Can genetic testing explain the cause of recurrent miscarriages?

Can genetic testing explain the cause of recurrent miscarriages?

Half of all miscarriages are caused by chromosomal abnormalities. Leen Al-Hafez, M.D., and Heather Fisher, M.S., discuss when genetic testing might be valuable after a miscarriage.

Leen Al-Hafez, M.D. / Heather Fisher, M.S.

September 19, 2023

First postpartum depression pill approved by FDA: What to know

First postpartum depression pill approved by FDA: What to know

The FDA approved the first ever pill to specifically treat postpartum depression. Zuranolone is taken once a day for two weeks, and studies show it can begin easing depression symptoms after only three days.

Meitra Doty, M.D.

September 12, 2023

What is eclampsia, and how is it different from preeclampsia?

What is eclampsia, and how is it different from preeclampsia?

Eclampsia is a severe form of preeclampsia. It’s a rare but serious condition in which high blood pressure leads to seizures during pregnancy.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

July 11, 2023

Amniocentesis and CVS: FAQs about the prenatal diagnostic duo

Amniocentesis and CVS: FAQs about the prenatal diagnostic duo

Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis provide definitive answers about a baby’s genetics before birth. Learn about these safe, quick procedures.

Leen Al-Hafez, M.D. / Heather Fisher, M.S.

July 5, 2023

Don't wash breast pump parts in the sink, plus more safety tips

Don't wash breast pump parts in the sink, plus more safety tips

Practicing good breast pump hygiene helps protect babies from potentially dangerous germs. Lactation consultant Kelli Hulsman, M.S., B.S.N., RN, IBCLC, walks parents through the steps of correctly cleaning a breast pump

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

June 20, 2023

What noninvasive prenatal testing can (and can’t) tell you about your baby

What noninvasive prenatal testing can (and can’t) tell you about your baby

Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screens for chromosomal abnormalities before birth, and the terms you’ll see in the results can be scary. Get definitions for common terms in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Heather Fisher, M.S.

June 6, 2023

Valor’s story: Love, loss, and legacy with trisomy 18

Valor’s story: Love, loss, and legacy with trisomy 18

Kayla Baxter shares the story of her son’s trisomy 18 diagnosis and how she manages the love and loss associated with this chromosomal condition.

Robert Stewart, M.D.

May 31, 2023

Planning for pregnancy? Peek into your genetic compatibility with carrier screening

Planning for pregnancy? Peek into your genetic compatibility with carrier screening

Planning for pregnancy? Your DNA can provide insights into your future baby’s health. Explore genetic carrier screening with genetic counselor Heather Fisher, M.S.

Heather Fisher, M.S.

May 9, 2023

3 questions to ask about Down syndrome testing during pregnancy

3 questions to ask about Down syndrome testing during pregnancy

In July, Olympian Shawn Johnson East learned her new baby might have Down syndrome. She chose genetic testing to learn more, which is a personal choice during pregnancy. In this Your Pregnancy Matters blog, Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D., offers 3 questions that can help patients choose. Read more.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

September 10, 2019