Patient's question:
Hello! I am 65 days pregnant with twins. I heard there is a screening test for Down syndrome. Could you please tell me what this is and if it's necessary for me to have it done? When should I get it done? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Down syndrome is a disease that can be intervened upon before birth. With prenatal diagnosis through fetal chromosome analysis, it is possible to avoid the birth of a child with Down syndrome.Advice: Down syndrome screening is usually performed around the 4th month. You can go to the hospital where you will give birth to register for prenatal care at 3 months. At that time, the doctor will tell you which tests to undergo and when.