Patient's question:
Yesterday, I saw a pregnant woman in the news who had regular prenatal check-ups and strictly followed the doctor's advice, but in the end, she gave birth to a disabled baby. If that's the case, are prenatal check-ups necessary except for the essentials? The cost of prenatal check-ups isn't cheap these days, and thankfully, some of the fees can't be prepaid. What's the point of prenatal check-ups?Doctor's answer:
If you undergo regular prenatal examinations, this can rule out over 80% of cases, as prenatal check-ups do not always detect all fetal issues. Some problems cannot be thoroughly examined through prenatal tests, but common and recurring deformities can still be identified through ultrasound. For example, developmental deformities in the baby's body organs or heart defects can be detected through prenatal examinations.