Patient's question:
I was 16 weeks pregnant when I went to the hospital for a Down syndrome screening, and the results came back high. The doctor recommended an amniocentesis. I'm very worried about having a child with dryness. What should I do if the Down syndrome screening results are abnormal?Doctor's answer:
The Down syndrome screening is a very important and meticulous test performed during pregnancy. It primarily involves blood tests on the pregnant woman, combined with factors such as her age, weight, and gestational age to estimate the risk coefficient of the fetus developing Down syndrome or neural tube defects. The baby mainly exhibits growth and development delays and intellectual disability. A high-risk result in the Down syndrome screening indicates a relatively high probability of the child having Down syndrome, and it is essential to undergo amniocentesis for a definitive diagnosis.