Medical Genetics: Types of Genetic Changes
Genetic changes come in 2 main types: chromosome abnormalities and single-gene defects.
Toxoplasmosis
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesToxoplasmosis is not only harmful to moms-to-be, but also to their unborn babies. If you haven’t heard of toxoplasmosis, you’ll definitely want to brush up on this new word.
Rh Disease
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesRh disease occurs during pregnancy. It happens when the Rh factors in the birth parent’s and baby’s blood don’t match. It may also happen if the birth parent and baby have different blood types.
Preterm Labor
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPreterm labor is labor that starts before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Labor is when the uterus regularly tightens and the cervix starts to thin and open. This lets the baby (fetus) enter the birth canal.
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPreterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) is a pregnancy complication. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding your baby breaks (ruptures) before week 37 of pregnancy. Once the sac breaks, you have an increased risk for infection. You also have a higher chance of having your baby born early.
Post-Term Pregnancy
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA pregnancy that lasts more than 42 weeks is called postterm. A pregnancy that is between 41 and 42 weeks is called late-term. Most women deliver between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy.