Patient's question:
Tomorrow I will prepare to go to the hospital for a prenatal check-up. This is my first prenatal check-up. Is the non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) really effective? Will it hurt?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the prenatal examination items during different stages of pregnancy are different. Most of them are tested through auxiliary examinations (obstetric ultrasound, fetal monitoring in the late stages of pregnancy) to check the condition of the fetus and the mother. These items are painless, except for many blood tests, which are not traumatic to the fetus. If abnormalities reappear during prenatal examinations (such as problems in 4D ultrasound or prenatal screening), amniocentesis may be required, which is invasive. During labor, internal examinations will also be conducted, which may cause discomfort and a sense of fullness, but most examinations are quick and there is no need to be too anxious.