Edwards syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a chromosomal abnormality that has dramatic effects on growth and development. Edwards syndrome affects many parts of the body and has no cure.

Edwards syndrome

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3qv9j-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3qv9j-0-0"><span data-text="true">Genetics, combined with a person's environment and experiences influence their development and behavior. You may have heard of the age-old "nature versus nurture" debate. Scientists study how much of what makes us "us" is genetic.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="da6p3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="da6p3-0-0"><span data-text="true">Humans knew for ages that living things inherited characteristics from their parents. Because of these observations, they used "selective breeding" to improve plants and animals.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6m3l8-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6m3l8-0-0"><span data-text="true">Genetic disorders are a problem caused by abnormalities in the genes. Some genetic disorders are hereditary. This means we are more susceptible to them because of our family history. Other disorders are due to mutations in our DNA. DNA mutations are part of evolution, but sometimes they can cause abnormalities.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="ecfvk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ecfvk-0-0"><span data-text="true">Some disorders are common like Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and some are rarer like Hemophilia.</span></span></div>
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Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

Genetic

The seeds of the mustard plant aren't the only beneficial and delicious part. Mustard greens may balance cholesterol, boost brain activity, and more!

Which nutrients your body will get and how much depends on your diet. Nutrients are chemical substances that help your body maintain tissues, make energy, regulate different processes, etc. Nutrition is the process of taking nutrients from various foods. There are six classes of nutrients: lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, water, minerals, and vitamins.

The third three classes are known as macronutrients because our bodies need them in large quantities. Lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins are unique because they are the only elements that provide the body with energy. Energy is measured in calories.

Water is also a nutrient that some scientists categorize as a macronutrient because our bodies need it in large quantities. Water is quickly lost through sweat and evaporation, so you need to fill up by drinking liquids and eating fruits, vegetables and other foods that contain water.

Consuming a healthy diet with vegetables, fruits, protein, and dairy ensures the body has enough nutrients to use.

Food

The foods you eat have a huge influence on your ability to enjoy life. One of the main effects of food is the feeling you get from eating a delicious meal. There are many different chemical substances in food, including macronutrients, micronutrients, water and dietary fiber. Macronutrients, for example, protein, are present in large amounts. Micronutrients are present in smaller quantities, for example, vitamins.

Food can also contain flavors, colors, active substances such as steroids, caffeine and salicylates, additives and natural toxins. Different characteristics of food depend on the presence of chemicals in them.
The chemical nature of food can be changed by preservation, storage and, of course, cooking. Moreover, food chemicals can interact with each other. For example, the way in which our bodies absorb carbohydrates depends on dietary fiber, even though our bodies don't absorb the fiber itself.

Which foods you eat have long-term effects on your health. Healthy foods help prevent some chronic diseases and decrease recovery periods from the disease.

Nutrition

The ease of the second trimester recedes as the baby gets bigger and bigger in the third trimester. The mother may experience increased discomfort as the fetus gains weight, stores fat, and gets into position for birth. Pregnancies are considered early term if the baby is born after 37 weeks and full-term at 39 weeks.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8t9tm-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-0-0"><span data-text="true">The birds and the bees. The stork delivery the baby. At some age there comes a moment where everyone has to learn where babies come from. Let's face it: the human reproductive system </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-1-0"><span data-text="true">is complicated</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-2-0"><span data-text="true">. And that's </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-3-0"><span data-text="true">probably</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-4-0"><span data-text="true"> the reason we use euphemisms. </span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="afvmh-0-0"><span data-offset-key="afvmh-0-0"><span data-text="true">Fertilization happens </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="afvmh-1-0"><span data-text="true">internally</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="afvmh-2-0"><span data-text="true"> when a sperm and egg collide. They combine to form a zygote. The zygote travels into the uterus where it buries itself into the lining of the uterine wall. This process marks the beginning period of pregnancy. After this, the pregnancy continues for nine months as the fetus develops more and more.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="smp1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="smp1-0-0"><span data-text="true">In a female, the reproductive system has two jobs: produce an egg and protect a fertilized egg until birth. In a male, the reproductive system has one job: to make and deliver sperm. </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="smp1-1-0"><span data-text="true">In addition</span></span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="smp1-2-0"><span data-text="true"> to different reproductive organs, males and females also have differences in secondary sex characteristics</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="smp1-3-0"><span data-text="true">. Secondary sex characteristics are things like body hair, Adam's apples, and facial hair.</span></span></div>
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Anatomy

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Reproductive System

From conception to delivery, there are some significant differences between singleton and twin pregnancies.

Twin pregnancy

Amniocentesis is the procedure for obtaining a small amount of amniotic fluid, which surrounds a developing baby during pregnancy. The cells in the amniotic fluid contain genetic information. Collecting the fluid and cells lets medical professionals diagnose potential health risks to the mother or baby.

Amniocentesis

Pregnancy is when a woman is carrying a child inside her womb for up to 40+ weeks before giving birth to a baby. This time is known as the gestation period. The embryo develops over the first eight weeks after conception, after which time it is then referred to as the fetus. The length of pregnancy is divided into three trimesters. The first trimester is from fertilization of the egg with sperm (conception), -12 weeks in the womb, the second trimester is week 13 – 28 and the third is weeks 28 – 40+ after which the baby is born.

Pregnancy is the way we reproduce. It comes about by either sexual intercourse or assisted reproductive technology such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Symptoms include missed periods, nausea or vomiting, loss and gain or appetite, frequent urination and tender breasts.

Every pregnancy will be experienced differently. Some women will feel all the symptoms, and other hardly any. Some women may have complications during pregnancy and others not. If you suspect you may be pregnant, you can go to the doctor for an official test, or take a home test, after which you'll need to see a doctor to confirm and then begin the prenatal care for the remainder of your pregnancy.

Pregnancy

Polyhydramnios occurs when there is too much amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac. This causes the uterus to grow excessively and can negatively affect fetal development. Polyhydramnios is most common later in pregnancy. The rare condition affects one to two percent of pregnancies.

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No matter how excited and ready pregnant mothers are, childbirth is both miraculous and frightening. Keeping an open mind and focusing on the arrival of your new baby can remove some of the trepidation from the birth experience.

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Pregnancy is an exciting time. It's a unique experience that varies woman to woman. Some women have a positive experience with pregnancy, while others don't. We break pregnancies down into three trimesters. 

The first trimester shows how your body is adjusting to its new state. During this trimester, women can experience mood swings, weight gain, cramps, and cravings. Some women even begin to feel morning sickness at this point. 


 


The second trimester tends to be easier than the first. Nausea and fatigue might vanish as well. During this trimester, women can experience body aches, itchy/patchy skin, and swelling.


 


The third trimester is like a runner's last lap. The baby does its last bit of growing in this stage. In this trimester women may experience labored breathing, heartburn, and contractions. Once contractions begin happening frequently, the pregnancy's end is in sight!


Family

Family is important. We grow up in them and dream of starting our own. Whether we want two and a half kids and a Golden Retriever or no kids and a condo in Spain, those ideas start brewing early and are bound to change and grow over time.

But creating and managing a household, whatever its makeup, is no easy feat! That's why Facty is here — to provide you with some tips and ideas for getting everything out of your family, whether it's big or small, nuclear or unique, biological or hand-selected. From preparing for a new baby to making the most of retirement, we can help!


Getting Pregnant

Despite misconceptions, dwarfism is not a disease or developmental disorder. Many organizations and individuals, particularly in the medical community, use the term “short stature” rather than dwarfism. The clinical definition of short stature is a height within the lowest 2.3 percent of the general population.

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Your body is where you reside all of the time. Even when you're asleep, it's hard at work keeping you alive and well. Many of its functions are automatic like your breathing and your metabolism. Sometimes your body can start to break down or malfunction. Often these problems are environmental or genetic, but sometimes they are due to the lifestyle choices that we make.

Preventing these problems can be done by controlling your diet, exercising right, getting enough sleep, and easing up on your indulgences. You don't have to cut out everything indulgent, after all, happiness has some of the best health benefits of all. A healthy lifestyle can be the best preventative medicine. Though preventative care can help, your body can still present issues. Facty Health can be where you go to learn more about the particular issues that you are facing. Whether it is severe (like abscesses, tumors, or STIs) or non-severe (like nosebleeds, canker sores, or rashes), we have got information about it.

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Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

Body

A pacifier or soother is an important part of many babies lives. When it comes time to part with the pacifier, these tips can ease the transition.

Everyone has an opinion about the best way to raise children — regardless of whether or not they have their own! How do you sort through all the noise to find out what you really need to worry about and what you can leave up to chance and intuition?<br>Facty Family is here to help. From what toe-walking means to the best board games to play with your kids, we present you with the details you need to make informed decisions. In the end, it all comes down to what's best for your children, and our articles always on call to offer suggestions, ideas, and assistance.

Children

Oligohydramnios is the medical term for low amniotic fluid during pregnancy. The amniotic fluid is a large part of the growing baby's life support system. Physicians associate low amniotic fluid with pregnancy complications and problems with fetal development. 

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A baby's due date is estimated from the expecting mother's last ovulation and menstruation, rather than the date of conception. Doctors must make many assumptions in these calculations, and many factors can affect the duration of a pregnancy.

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Headaches in Pregnancy

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="726s1-0-0">A headache is one of the most common symptoms that people will experience. Sometimes headaches are both the symptom and the condition. As is the case with icepick headaches, for example. Often they are the result of a larger condition such as dehydration or illness. Almost everyone has experienced one, and some experience them regularly.</div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bu9l8-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bu9l8-0-0">Though it is most associated with an ache in the head, it can include pain anywhere in the head or neck. </span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="bu9l8-1-0">In fact, the most common type of ache is a tension headache, where muscles in the shoulders, neck, scalp, and jaw are tight</span></span><span data-offset-key="bu9l8-2-0">.</span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="emhc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="emhc-0-0">Luckily, a headache is not difficult to treat. You can treat it by sleeping, drinking fluids, and dimming the lights. You can also treat it with over-the-counter pain killers. Additionally, you might find it helpful to avoid looking at a screen, as it can exacerbate the pain.</span></div>
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