Patient's question:
The doctor recommended that I have a Down syndrome screening ultrasound at 12 weeks. I want to know if the ultrasound examination requires fasting for urine. If it does, should I drink more water before the examination and not go to the toilet to urinate?Doctor's answer:
During pregnancy, undergoing a Down syndrome screening can help rule out the risk of having a Down syndrome child. You can start establishing your prenatal records and undergo prenatal check-ups as early as 12 weeks into your pregnancy. Regular prenatal check-ups can help identify any abnormalities in the fetus's intrauterine growth and development. Early Down syndrome screening in the initial stages of pregnancy is low-risk and does not require mid-trimester screening. If the test results indicate a high risk, you can undergo mid-trimester Down syndrome screening. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery and good health!