Patient's question:
I am very scared when this happens. I often have lower abdominal pain and don't know how to solve it, so I came here to consult. Do I need to eat breakfast before the Down syndrome screening?Doctor's answer:
A Down syndrome screening is a method that involves drawing a pregnant woman's blood serum to detect the concentration of alpha-fetoprotein and human chorionic gonadotropin in the mother's serum. It also combines the pregnant woman's estimated due date, age, weight, and gestational age at the time of blood collection to calculate the risk coefficient of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome.For a Down syndrome screening, you should not eat or drink water. Generally, doctors recommend that women with risk signs of prenatal examination should rest in bed and avoid sexual activity. Additionally, patients should create an environment that promotes emotional stability and stress relief. Wishing the patient a healthy delivery.