Genetic testing
Description
This program from The Doctor Is In demonstrates amniocentesis and ultrasound; outlines the advantages of knowing in advance that certain medical procedures are required to save a newborn, and the burden on parents of having to decide whether to terminate a pregnancy; and shows the advantages of avoiding cigarettes and alcohol during pregnancy.
Runtime
26 min
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2009], c1990
Database
Films on Demand
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