Patient's question:
My partner smokes and drinks beer, but he drinks beer, about one or two bottles of beer per meal, and smokes a few cigarettes a day. We didn't plan to get pregnant, but we ended up getting pregnant. I'm worried that the child's physical and intellectual development might be poor. I told him we could do the Down syndrome test, but last night he said the child's intelligence can't be tested and that I should have an abortion. Now that the child is two months old, I don't want to have an abortion and I just want to cry. He's threatening me with marriage. Is it true that a thorough Down syndrome check only tests a small part? If the Down syndrome test comes back negative, will there be no problem with the child's intelligence? Can you give me some advice, doctor? I'm really struggling with the NT test. I'm so upset.Doctor's answer:
Smoking and drinking beer regularly are not good for getting pregnant and having a child, but the chances are not 100%. The Down syndrome screening only tests for one disease; it will never measure intelligence. If this first pregnancy is resolved, it may easily lead to difficulties in future pregnancies. The child's intelligence is currently unknown, and you need to weigh the pros and cons yourself. The above advice is for the question "Does my partner's smoking and drinking affect the child after pregnancy?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you health!