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MacDonald BabyAs the arrival of your baby nears, you no doubt have many questions about giving birth and taking care of your baby once you’re home.

How do you make arrangements to deliver at MacDonald Women’s Hospital? What happens if your baby needs special attention after delivery? How do you choose a doctor for the baby?

We want to give you the answers that will bring you peace of mind as you prepare to give birth. Then, when the time comes to deliver at MacDonald Women’s Hospital, you can be assured that you and your baby will receive excellent care with a compassionate touch.
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Q fever is an infection caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii, which can affect the lungs, liver, heart, and other parts of the body.
Review Date: 9/25/2006

Q fever is a bacterial infection that can affect the lungs, liver, heart, and other parts of the body.
Review Date: 9/28/2008

Q fever is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii.
Review Date: 10/9/2006

Q fever is an infectious disease that is spread by domestic and wild animals and ticks.
Review Date: 9/28/2008

The quadruple screen test is a blood test done during pregnancy to determine whether the baby is at risk for certain birth defects.
Review Date: 3/24/2008

Quantitative nephelometry is a test to quickly and accurately measure the specific level of certain proteins called immunoglobulins in your blood. Specifically, it looks for the proteins IgM, IgG, and IgA.
Review Date: 3/8/2007

Quantitative nephelometry is a test to quickly and accurately measure the specific level of certain proteins called immunoglobulins in your blood. Specifically, it looks for the proteins IgM, IgG, and IgA.
Review Date: 6/14/2008