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Amnioscopy: what is it and what does this test in pregnancy consist of?

Amnioscopy is a test that is performed towards the end of pregnancy, from week 37 or when delivery is delayed. With it, the state of the amniotic fluid is checked and if there is fetal hypermaturity. Using the color of the amniotic fluid, they observe if there is any meconium present, which could be harmful to the baby.

Medical tests during breastfeeding: which ones are compatible and which ones are not?

It may happen that a nursing mother is in need of certain medical tests, such as an MRI, a computerized tomography or an X-ray, and has doubts about whether to stop breastfeeding.

Detect hearing loss in the newborn with just a drop of blood

Early detection of hearing problems in children is key to obtaining the best possible treatment as soon as possible to improve their quality of life.

Non-invasive prenatal test: what it is, what it detects and how it is performed

Within the entire universe of tests and analytics that women must do throughout their pregnancy, there is one that is usually ordered under certain particular cases: we are talking about the Non-Invasive Prenatal Test, a blood test that allows detecting the most frequent chromosomal abnormalities that occur during conception and / or pregnancy, without the need to undergo an invasive test such as amniocentesis.

A mother nurse performs the first tests on her own baby after birth

After delivery, the baby must undergo a series of routine tests and procedures to assess its general condition, including clamping and cutting of the umbilical cord, as well as the Apgar test. These tests are performed by the medical team that assisted in the delivery.

TikTok started testing of in-app purchases

The app hopes to replicate the success of China's Douyin, which racked up $ 26 billion in e-commerce transactions in its first year.

Tetanalgesia, the calming effect of breastfeeding babies

"Tetanalgesia" is a term coined to refer to the calming effect of breastfeeding babies, a fact that seems to have been sufficiently verified by rigorous studies but is not yet widely practiced.

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"Don't talk to me!": Danni Büchner makes a clear announcement to hated party guests

Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.

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