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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Fetal Blood Testing
Home Care and Complications
What happens later at home?
After the fetal blood test is done, the normal procedures for delivery of the baby continue.
What are the potential complications after the procedure?
Bleeding and infection are rare possibilities. The benefits of identifying fetal distress outweigh the small risk of the procedure.