Patient's question:
Doctor, hello, I would like to consult about the Down syndrome screening. I am currently 5 months pregnant, and I heard that I still need to undergo Down syndrome screening. I don't know what aspects the Down syndrome screening mainly checks, so I'm consulting to be mentally prepared. Can you help me clarify this, doctor?Doctor's answer:
The Down syndrome screening is a very important prenatal examination that carefully checks how a child may develop Down syndrome. During pregnancy, it is necessary to visit the obstetrics department regularly for check-ups. Eat more protein-rich foods, fresh vegetables, and fruits during pregnancy. Avoid extremely cold, spicy, and irritating foods. Pay close attention to personal hygiene during pregnancy. Change underwear daily and use warm water to clean the external genital area every night. For the first three months of pregnancy, sexual activity should be completely avoided to prevent miscarriage.