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Pregnancy Pregnancy Am I Pregnant? Pregnancy Basics Labor/Birth From Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, your Guide to Pregnancy Nuchal Fold Testing for Down Syndrome Nuchal fold testing is something that is a more recent prenatal test. The nice part about it is that it is not as invasive as other tests that can be used to screen for Down Syndrome, like the AFP, triple, quad or penta screens. The nuchal fold testing can also be done a bit earlier in pregnancy using ultrasound to measure the back of your baby's neck. Have you had this test done? Vote for Your Favorite Baby Shower Gift (See the finalists.) Vote for the Best Pregnancy Magazine (See the finalists.) Vote for... Read more See More About:  first trimester  signs of miscarriage  sex in pregnancy Choosing a Water Birth Tub Having a water birth was an amazing experience for me. And yet, unlike most of my life, I didn't plan it. I had used water during my second child's birth and it was an amazing relief. I climbed out of my bath tub just as he was born. I planned a water birth for my third child, but the tub never got set up. After that, I just decided I'd use my bath tub for labor pain relief and not worry so much about having a water birth. See More About:  home birth  birth center  birth photos Vote for the Readers' Choice Awards Don't forget to log your vote for the pregnancy and birth categories. See More About:  pregnancy calendar  readers' choice awards  baby shower gifts Feeding Your Baby Once your baby is here you'll need to figure out a feeding method. Here you'll find information to help you make your decisions, including information on breastfeeding, breast pumps, baby bottles, weaning and more. Pregnancy & Childbirth Ads Pregnancy Testing Pregnancy Ultrasound Sign of Pregnancy Pregnancy Sign Pregnancy Calendars Featured Articles Getting Pregnant Am I Pregnant? Getting Ready for Baby from Baby Names to Baby Showers Your Pregnant Body Labor and Birth Due Date Forums   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE Pregnancy Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Pregnancy newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Readers' Choice Voting Pregnancy Calendar Girl or Boy? Belly & Ultrasound Photos 25 Signs of Pregnancy   Follow me on: Advertisement