Cervical Length and Preterm Birth: What You Need to Know What is the cervix? The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. During pregnancy, the cervix remains closed and firm, helping to keep the fetus safely inside the uterus. As labor approaches, it undergoes physiological changes—thinning (effacement) and...
A new prenatal test is now available. It is called prenatal carrier screening and tests parents for possible genetic diseases that they could inherit to their offsprings. Testing the parents is done by a simple blood draw and we can test either parent’s carrier status of serious conditions that they could pass to their baby....
What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affect the respiratory (breathing) and gastrointestinal (digestive) system. In CF, the inner space of organs is frequently clogged up by thick secretions (mucous). In Greece, almost 1 child every week is born with CF. Approximately 1 in 20 to 25 people is a...
