* Avoid Doppler, particularly the duplex variety for detecting the baby’s heartbeat and pulse; the ‘Doptone’ fetal-pulse detector is a commonly used handheld device. The B-mode has a higher safety margin
Several cases of children born from assisted conception developing tumours have come to light. ... ...
The biggest risk you may face of having a deformed or retarded child could be when taking the prenatal diagnostic tests themselves. ... ...
Living near a landfill could raise the risk of fetal abnormalities, according to a new study.
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Chemotherapy for cancer in childhood can affect the fertility of men and women or even cause birth defects. ...
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MERCURY: Californian dentists must display the health risks
One of the US's biggest manufacturers of dental amalgam a mercury based product used for silver fillings is to issue health warnings on its product. ...