Exome Sequencing

Perinatologist and medical geneticist Mary Norton, discusses a genetic test called exome sequencing. With recent discoveries I'm genetics we can now test for many more genetic conditions.

Genetic Testing Update: When Is Exome Sequencing Valuable in Prenatal Diagnosis?

In this webinar, maternal-fetal medicine and genetics specialists, Drs. Mary Norton and Teresa Sparks discuss advances in genetic testing.

Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease: Can We Make a Difference?

Anita Moon-Grady, MD, FAAP, FACC, discusses congenital heart disease (CHD), the most common cause of infant death due to birth defect in the United States.

Monochorionic Twins

Monochorionic twins are identical twins who share a single placenta between them. Two of the more significant complications that arise in these pregnancies are discussed by perinatologist and twin expert, Dr. Larry Rand.

The Difference Between Dichorionic and Monochorionic Twins

The number of placentas that a twin pregnancy has is critical in determining the best way to safely care for the pregnancy. Perinatologist and twin expert, Dr. Larry Rand, discusses the importance of early diagnosis and frequent monitoring.

Unequal Placental Sharing

Monochorionic twins have to share a single placenta but don’t always share it equally. Perinatologist and twin expert, Dr. Larry Rand, describes the clinical markers of this condition and when frequent ultrasound surveillance is important.

Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome: Part 1 of 2

Perinatologist and twin expert, Dr. Larry Rand, explains the clinical characteristics of TTTS, how it is diagnosed, the various stages of the condition and why it is so important to differentiate between those stages.

Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome: Part 2 of 2

Perinatologist and twin expert, Dr. Larry Rand, describes the risks and advantages of placental laser ablation therapy, the best treatment for TTTS that has reached stage 2 and beyond, as well as the expected long-term outcomes.