Patient's question:
I am currently pregnant with my second child. All the prenatal check-ups for my first pregnancy were passed successfully, but a month ago, I had an early Down syndrome screening, which resulted in a high-risk result. The doctor recommended I have a non-invasive test. I am worried that I won't be able to take a nap for a few days. What should I do if the early Down syndrome screening fails?Doctor's answer:
If the results of the detailed check of the Down syndrome screening indicate a high risk, it means that the fetus in the womb has a higher chance of having a neural tube defect. However, it does not mean there will definitely be a defect with 100% certainty. For safety, it is better to undergo further detailed testing. The most commonly used methods now are non-invasive DNA testing or amniocentesis. As long as the results of the re-examination are low risk, you can rest assured and focus on early pregnancy. If it remains high risk, it may be necessary to terminate the pregnancy.