Patient's question:
My husband's family elders have once again expressed many serious concerns about intergenerational inheritance. During pregnancy, I have always done the check-ups on time. I would like to ask, how many diseases can be excluded through prenatal check-ups?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, prenatal check-ups are necessary. These check-ups include a thorough examination of both the pregnant woman and the fetus, which can help rule out gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. For the fetus, these check-ups can identify conditions such as hydrocephalus and malformations. It is recommended that during pregnancy, in addition to ensuring sufficient nutritional intake and maintaining good health, regular prenatal check-ups should be scheduled. If there is a family history of hereditary conditions, it is best to undergo non-invasive genetic testing to examine the fetus's chromosomal abnormalities.