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Braxton Hicks vs. Real Labor: What’s the Difference?
Braxton Hicks contractions are usually irregular, while true labor contractions tend to become stronger, longer and closer together…
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Why Does Your Sense of Smell Get Stronger During Pregnancy?
Everyday smells can suddenly become overwhelming during pregnancy—but science suggests the change is more complicated than simply developing…
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Can NIPT Be Wrong? What Positive and Negative Fetal DNA Results Mean
A positive NIPT result is not a diagnosis, and a negative result is not a guarantee. Here is…
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When Can You Get a Fetal DNA Test? NIPT Timing and Result Wait Times
NIPT can generally be performed from around 10 weeks of pregnancy, but how quickly results arrive depends on…
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Fetal DNA Test (NIPT): How It Works and What It Can Screen For
NIPT can screen for Down syndrome and other chromosome conditions from a maternal blood sample—but understanding what the…