How is high risk for Down syndrome treated in pregnant women?

Patient's question:

21. The Three-Body Problem 1:38 want to do the next step check, other are normal

Doctor's answer:

Medical Analysis: Hello! You are pregnant. The hospital performed a Down syndrome screening, and the results showed high risk. In this case, further testing is required because if a Down syndrome child is born, there is no treatment available, which would become a heavy burden for the family.
Recommendation: With a high risk of Down syndrome screening, the most common test performed now is amniocentesis, which can determine whether the fetus is a Down syndrome child. If it is not a Down syndrome child, you can continue the pregnancy. If it is confirmed to be a Down syndrome child, it is recommended to terminate the pregnancy.

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