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Difference between NIPT and CVS
NIPT and CVS are closely associated with Confined Placental Mosaicism, a cell line with abnormal chromosomes that is only present in the placenta. Both prenatal chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and noninvasive prenatal testing can detect confined placental mosaicism (CPM) in utero. Let’s...
Is CVS worth the risk?
Your risk is crucial During routine prenatal care including the CVS test, everyone has the option of being screened for genetic issues. They might be invasive as in CVS or Amniosentisis or non-invasive as in NIPT in nature, but their intention is...
Is chorionic villus sampling dangerous?
An examination of all aspects of chorionic villus sampling including the risks associated with it is only one of several factors to take into account while undergoing the procedure. The test as such offers great benefits in identifying genetic abnormalities in the...
The chorionic villus sampling side effects
Chorionic villus sampling side effects All genetic procedures are associated with some risks. The chorionic villus sampling side effects are one. But as parents-to-be do not be clouded with the negatives than the positive benefits the test offers to you and your...
How long does the CVS procedure take?
By now you should be aware that the CVS procedure can identify minor chromosome abnormalities, such as copy number variants, as well as significant chromosome issues, like Down syndrome. In at-risk fetuses, the CVS procedure can detect genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis,...
Is CVS test painful?
The invasive nature of the CVS test irks many pregnant moms. It arouses fear of unpleasantness and pain too. But is the test really painful? Let’s try to understand more in this blog. What does the CVS test feel like? Is CVS...
How much bleeding is normal after CVS?
The Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is used to identify chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome as well as a wide range of other genetic diseases. We have captured a whole range of topics around CVS in this blog for you. How much bleeding...
The Importance of Growth Scan: A Complete Guide to Prenatal Care & Early Risk Detection
What is a growth scan? A growth scan is an obstetric ultrasound scan that is done on expectant moms in the third trimester. A growth scan is generally performed to monitor the baby’s growth. Before the third trimester, scans are frequently done...
Growth Scan Vs Anomaly Scan: A Comprehensive Guide to Prenatal Testing
Introduction Every pregnancy scan has a vital role in ensuring the well-being of your baby, and the Growth Scan and Anomaly Scan are no exception. A Growth Scan is performed to assess your baby’s growth and overall development, while an Anomaly Scan...
A Complete Guide to Growth Scan with Doppler: Everything You Need to Know
Doppler scans are a particular kind of ultrasound that employ sound waves to measure the blood flow via the placenta, umbilical cord, various body components of your unborn child, and the arteries supplying blood to your uterus (womb). Usually, a growth scan...
