Gastroschisis is a disorder with extremely varied outcomes, and as such there is no way to accurately predict individual results with certainty; everything from method of delivery to surgical options to length of hospital stay and long range outcomes can change in a...
Gastroschisis is detected in one of three ways: most often, via elevated levels of a routine blood test called an Alpha Fetoprotein test (or AFP); it can also be detected via routine ultrasound, which is typically the 20 week ultrasound;1 and rarely, gastroschisis is...
Currently, there is no known cause of gastroschisis. However, researchers are working hard and have found many associations which can help to predict the risk of having a child with gastroschisis. For more information, see our Gastroschisis page.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians specialize in high risk pregnancies. These doctors are obstetrician/gynecologists who have had additional training to provide them with the skills and knowledge to handle your pregnancy.2 They will typically work in conjunction with...
It is important for medical professionals to carefully monitor the baby throughout the course of your pregnancy. This will assist with determining important factors in when to deliver the baby including bowel dilation, growth restriction, intestinal blood flow,...
A non-stress test (or NST) received its name because there is no stress placed on the fetus; it is a noninvasive procedure performed after 28 weeks gestation in high risk pregnancies. During an NST, two belts are attached to the mother’s abdomen – one to measure the...
