Fact Sheets

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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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High-Risk Pregnancy
A high-risk pregnancy is one in which a woman and her fetus face a higher-than-normal chance of experiencing problems.
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Fetal Ultrasound
Fetal ultrasound is the most widely used medical imaging method during pregnancy. It is used to view the developing fetus and also to guide procedures.
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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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Esophageal Atresia
Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are two kinds of birth defects that involve a baby’s esophagus.
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Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease, the most common birth defect, refers to structural problems with a baby’s heart or major blood vessels.
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Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery
Yale Medicine surgeons are widely recognized for innovation and expertise in the surgical treatment of pediatric congenital heart defects.
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Birth Defects
Birth defects are health problems that are present at birth. They can range from mild to severe, and some babies have more than one.
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Premature Birth
Babies born before the beginning of the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature.
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, worrisome because it can affect the health of both mother and baby.