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Williams Syndrome : Prevention

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Prevention Overview Articles

Williams syndrome
There is no known way to prevent the genetic problem that causes Williams syndrome. Prenatal testing is available for couples with a family history of Williams syndrome who wish to conceive.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 5, 2008

Specific Prevention Articles

Antepartum Testing
Antepartum testing involves the use of electronic fetal monitoring(EFM) or ultrasound(US) to assess fetal well-being as determined by the fetal heart rate(FHR) and other characteristics during the antepartal period, which is the period spanning fr...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
CVS (Chorionic Villi Sampling)
CVS is a test that helps you learn if a fetus has health problems. The test is most often done between weeks 9 and 11 of pregnancy.
Source:StayWell
Prenatal Counseling
Detailed information on prenatal diagnosis to detect fetal abnormalities in the womb
Source:StayWell
Antepartum Testing
Antepartum testing consists of a variety of tests performed late in pregnancy to verify fetal well-being, as judged by the baby''s heart rate and other characteristics. Antepartum tests include the nonstress test(NST), biophysical profile, and cont...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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