Patient's question:
At 19 weeks, I had a thorough prenatal screening for genetic health. A week later, I received the results. It was found that my cytomegalovirus antibody IgG was positive, while all other tests were negative. At the same time, I also received the results of the Down syndrome screening. Everything was normal. The doctor didn't say much at the time. After I got home, I searched online and felt very upset. Cytomegalovirus can cause fetal abnormalities. So, what should I do now? Can I still have the baby? Is it that serious? Can the Down syndrome screening prove that there are no problems? Because the Down syndrome screening showed that the fetus is normal.Doctor's answer:
Your condition allows you to continue with early pregnancy. During the 22-26 weeks of early pregnancy, you need to have a 4D ultrasound for postnatal anomaly screening. The 4D ultrasound can provide a three-dimensional representation of the fetus's color, face, and the growth and development of various organs. It can even observe the fetus's condition within the mother's body. It can also diagnose early fetal abnormalities, such as cleft lip, cleft palate, skeletal growth and development abnormalities, cardiovascular malformations, etc. Daily care: You need to maintain regular prenatal check-ups and continue working. Wishing you a good pregnancy.