Pregnancy is an astonishing event. From the simple joining of an egg and sperm, a complex, amazing being develops: a baby. Once the pregnancy has occurred, the mother only has to provide good nutrition and care. Nature takes care of the rest.

Of course, there are many unknowns around each pregnancy: Who will the baby look like? What kind of personality will he or she have? What kind of person will your baby grow up to be? These unknowns generally produce positive excitement for everyone who will be in the baby's world.

At the same time, there are many known aspects of pregnancy, particularly around prenatal care and now, genetics. From the basics of the mother shouldn't drink alcohol or smoke during pregnancy to more intricate facts, there is a wealth of information available to expectant mothers.

Some of this information can be overwhelming. It can lead to anxiety and worry over what can go wrong, how to avoid the possibilities and what to do if something does go wrong.

The Prenatal Diagnosis and Medical Genetics Program is here to help you in explaining that most pregnancies result in a normal liveborn baby, to inform you of the prenatal diagnosis options available for you and help you carry out your decisions.

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