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Product Description Recent advances in medical technology have made it possible to test babies before birth to detect abnormalities or complications. While providing parents with a new set of options, prenatal diagnosis has become one of the most controversial areas of medicine. This book cuts through thesensationalism to give a clear outline of the techniques available and to identify those most used. Several case histories of people who have used these procedures are included, as well as a question-and-answer section at the end of each chapter. Illuminating photographs of ultrasound images, andclear diagrams of different procedures are helpful in explaining the processes. By presenting the options and factors involved, this book encourages informed decision-making. It is essential reading for parents-to-be and counsellors. 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'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 About the Authors:Lachlan de Crespigny is an obstetrician and gynecologist who practices full time in obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. He is appointed as the specialist to the Ultrasound Department at the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne, as well asbeing in private practice.Rhonda Dredge is a freelance journalist who writes regularly for the Age, and other scientific and technology publications. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne and has written widely about biological and genetic research.