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- In the broader sense
prenatal care covers all examinations before birth
that have to do with the well-being of the unborn fetus.
First and foremost
is the ultrasound examination
which has no
side effects but is sometimes problem-loaded; on the one hand simple
values such as position and age of the fetus are easily determined; on the other
hand possible deformities could also be indicated.
- Strictly speaking, any
abnormal ultrasound results found during
prenatal check-ups, or high-risk pregnancies will lead to fetal genetic tests.
Using various methods, cells of the placenta
(Chorionic villi biopsy), amniotic fluid
(Amniocentesis )),
cell material or blood from the umbilical cord will be analyzed for their
hereditary properties. The results will indicate any possible deformities of the unborn
fetus.
Useful Links:
http://www.pedgen.med.uni-muenchen.de/medgen/patinfo/patinfo_f.html
http://www.eurogen.de
http://familydoctor.org/144.xml
http://medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/PRENATAL/PRENATAL.html
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PRENATAL CARE:
Nobody is perfect