Patient's question:
Now I am three months pregnant. The doctor gave me a requisition for Down syndrome screening. I would like to consult what Down syndrome screening is for. Both my family and my partner's family have no history of psychiatric diseases or generational inheritance, and we are not consanguineous marriage. I don't want to do this test because we are quite tight on funds.Doctor's answer:
The Down syndrome screening is a careful examination performed in the early stages of pregnancy to determine if the fetus has Down syndrome. It is very necessary, and this test is usually conducted around the 16th week. In fact, the cost is not too high, just a few hundred yuan. Nowadays, almost all pregnant women undergo this test after becoming pregnant. Therefore, it is recommended that you follow medical advice and have the Down syndrome screening done. As long as the result shows low risk, you can rest assured.