Fact Sheets

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Fetal Therapy
With advancements in non-invasive imaging and surgical techniques, it is now possible to treat many problems in a fetus before birth.
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Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
Pregnant and expecting mothers have the opportunity to learn a lot about their unborn child's health with today's screening and diagnostic tests.
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Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome is a rare, in utero condition that occurs only in monochorionic twins (identical twins who share the same placenta).
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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Ultrasound is used for many musculoskeletal conditions—from identifying injuries and chronic conditions to guiding diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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High-Risk Pregnancy
A high-risk pregnancy is one in which a woman and her fetus face a higher-than-normal chance of experiencing complications. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Premature Birth
Babies born before the beginning of the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature.
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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Recurrent pregnancy loss is typically defined as two or more pregnancy losses. Yale Medicine offers comprehensive services for couples who have gone through this.
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Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. Learn more about this procedure.
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Midwifery
Midwifery involves nurses who specialize in caring for mothers before and during childbirth.
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Surrogacy
Surrogacy is a process in which a woman carries and delivers a child for a couple or individual. Learn more about this process.