Patient's question:
The NTD result from the Down syndrome screening was not good, what will be the impact? Last week after completing the Down syndrome screening and receiving the results, I found that one item, NTD, was not good. The doctor recommended doing a color Doppler ultrasound, but now the fetus is still too small to perform it, and it needs to be done again in April. Will this have a significant impact on the baby?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, it seems like I answered your previous question as well. I didn't see this question earlier, so I'll take the opportunity to provide some additional information on the previous one. You are 181 days pregnant with a small amount of pericardial effusion, which is likely caused by a viral infection. This small amount of effusion is common, as viral infections are the most frequent cause.Recommendations: You can have a color Doppler ultrasound, which is a type of ultrasound. Like speech, it uses sound waves and will not cause any abnormalities in the baby. This can be done now, and you don't need to wait until April. That's the first point. Additionally, you are only 28 years old, which is the optimal age for childbirth, and there is generally no issue. Down syndrome typically occurs in older women. In our area, women under 34 are not required to undergo Down syndrome screening., I wish you and your baby a safe and healthy pregnancy.