Why can't twins have the Down syndrome screening?

Patient's question:

Why can't the hospital do the Down syndrome screening when I'm pregnant with twins? Is it unnecessary or unfeasible?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, based on the situation you described: Generally, prenatal screening is something every pregnant woman should undergo. The primary purpose of the screening is to identify Down syndrome, a congenital disorder. Through this screening, the likelihood of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome can be increased. Since the data indicators for twins are completely different from those of single births, it is recommended to directly undergo non-invasive DNA testing, which is a better option.

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