Patient's question:
During pregnancy, it's always particularly uncomfortable, and morning sickness is also very severe. Could you please ask about the types of Down syndrome screening available?Doctor's answer:
A prenatal screening test called the Down syndrome screening involves drawing a pregnant woman's blood serum to measure the levels of alpha-fetoprotein and human chorionic gonadotropin in the serum. It also takes into account the pregnant woman's due date, age, weight, and gestational age at the time of blood collection to calculate the risk factor for giving birth to a child with Down syndrome.If you are pregnant, this time can be considered for an ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. Early pregnancy test strips may not be entirely accurate, so it is recommended to have a blood test to check for pregnancy. If you are not pregnant, you can take progesterone orally.