Patient's question:
I want to ask that my Down syndrome screening is scheduled for the 19th of the sixth week, but the doctor said the testing period is from the 15th to the 19th of the sixth week, and that I have passed the testing time. I'm very worried because I've heard that Down syndrome screening is very important. Is there any way for me to make up for this? What aspects of the fetus does this test mainly examine? What are the necessary tests to be done in the future? Can a systematic ultrasound detect fetal abnormalities and whether the intelligence is normal? A few days ago, when I went for a check-up, the doctor said I was deficient in zinc and iron and prescribed Gancao Zinc Granules and Succinate Iron Tablets. How long should I take this medication?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello! Don't worry too much. Have an ultrasound examination in about a month. Conduct a 3D fetal anomaly screening.Advice: Hello! Prenatal screening, such as the Down syndrome screening, can relatively sensitively assess the risk of chromosomal abnormalities but cannot evaluate the child's intelligence. Currently, there is no test that can assess a child's intelligence. It is recommended that you have a 3D fetal anomaly screening at around 24 weeks of pregnancy, which is about a month from now, at a regular hospital. This can provide a more detailed examination of the child's development, including whether there are any abnormalities in the organs. This is very important, so don't miss it. As for calcium, iron, and zinc, it is recommended that you take them for a month and then check at the next examination to see if they have returned to normal. If they haven't returned to normal, you may need to continue or adjust the dosage. If they are normal, then that's fine. Wishing you and your baby a safe and healthy pregnancy!
Doctor's inquiry: Have you had a fetal ultrasound anomaly screening?