Patient's question:
Best friend is pregnant. A few days ago, she just had a prenatal screening for Down syndrome, and the recent results showed high risk. High-risk result in Down syndrome screening? Is it rare for people to have a high-risk result in Down syndrome screening? What should we do next?Doctor's answer:
The Down syndrome screening is only a preliminary test for trisomy 21. Whether it is low or high risk, further tests are still required. Pregnant women whose screening index is significantly outside the normal range should undergo amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, or non-invasive DNA testing. If the results of amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling are normal, the possibility of the fetus having Down syndrome can be ruled out. It is recommended that you pay attention to rest in your daily life, avoid excessive stress, maintain a balanced diet, and ensure that your diet is not deficient or unbalanced. Live a regular life and pay attention to regular prenatal check-ups. You can eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to provide the fetus with sufficient nutrition.