Carbon dioxide is a pure substance. A pure substance can be an element or a compound. Carbon dioxide is a pure compound, consisting of two kinds of atoms that are bonded together. An element consists of merely one kind of atom. For example, oxygen is an element.
For Downâs syndrome, a blood test called the quadruple test is available from weeks 14-20 of pregnancy. For Patauâs and Edwardsâ syndromes, you will be offered a mid-pregnancy scan that checks for physical abnormalities.
Miscarriage: Unusual cramping episode accompanied by bleeding is a pathological cramping and may indicate miscarriage. Ectopic Pregnancy: Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition that affects mothers during the first trimester.