Patient's question:
This pregnancy is almost at term, and my mother-in-law suddenly asked me to do a Down syndrome screening. I don't understand why she's doing this, but since she's elderly, I didn't want to argue with her. Tomorrow is the day for the Down syndrome screening. When my best friend came to visit me in the evening, she told me it's a preventive measure to prevent fetal abnormalities, and I got a bit upset. So I want to ask the doctor to explain whether the Down syndrome screening is indeed a preventive measure for fetal abnormalities.Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome screening is not a preventive measure for fetal malformations, but it can effectively check whether the fetus has any malformation. It is essential to undergo Down syndrome screening during pregnancy because it can effectively check whether the fetus is normal. If the fetus has a malformation, it is necessary to conduct additional tests as early as possible to confirm the condition of the fetus. Maintain physical and mental health, keep personal hygiene, and avoid bacterial invasion due to a weakened immune system.