Which Tests for My Unborn Baby: Ultrasound and Other Prenatal Tests [Paperback]

Lachlan de Crespigny (Author), Rhonda Dredge (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195539540 | ISBN-13: 978-0195539547 | Publication Date: January 15, 1996

Recent advances in medical technology have made it possible to test babies before birth to detect abnormalities or complications. While providing patients with a new set of options, prenatal diagnosis has become one of the most controversial areas of medicine. This book cuts through the sensationalism to give a clear outline of the techniques available and the main ones in use. By setting out the options and the factors involved, the main aim is to encourage informed decision making. The authors have quoted from a number of people who have used the procedures; this anecdotal material, plus the question-and-answer section at the end of each chapter, give an extra personal dimension. _ The new edition includes up-to-date information on clinical advances in ultrasound testing. New and better ultrasounds are used to illustrate the text. The authors have added new material on the ethics and quality of newer forms of testing, and on testing for Down Syndrome.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'carefully and sensitively written... Which Tests for My Baby is a much-needed guide to prenatal diagnosis. Any woman expecting a baby, or thinking about having a baby, will find the well-illustrated book invaluable and reassuring' The Birmingham Post

'gives you all the detail you could want, particularly regarding ultrasound. Written in easy-to-understand language, minus the medical jargon' Parents

'Here's everything you meant to ask you doctor about your unborn baby - in a simple, easy-to-follow format. Fascinating reading, whether you're pregnant or not.' Woman

'informative and up-to-date book ... Which Tests For My Unborn Baby is, as it claims, essential reading for parents-to-be and those who counsel them.' Herts Advertiser

About the Author

Lachlan de Crespigny is a leading Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. He is Specialist to the Ultrasound Department at the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195539540
• ISBN-13: 978-0195539547
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,151,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a detailed overview of prenatal tests and their implication, June 23, 1998

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This review is from: Which Tests for My Unborn Baby: Ultrasound and Other Prenatal Tests (Paperback)

When I bought this book, I had received a ++ screening test for chromosomal abnormality through an early ultrasound. I looked in ALL of the standard pregnancy books fora mention of this protocol ~ none did. It is a new protocol, and somewhat rare, but that makes it all the more frightening. This book helped me to familiariaze myself with the tests and their implications. I suppose nobody "wants" tohave to buy a book like this, but at a scary, confusing time, it was extremely helpful