Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I am a pregnant woman. I am currently in the first month of pregnancy and will soon be entering the third month when I need to have the Down syndrome screening. My husband's family lives far from the hospital, so I would like to ask if an appointment is required for the Down syndrome screening?Doctor's answer:
Most Down syndrome screening tests do not require an appointment, unless you are at a large, top-tier hospital where an appointment may be necessary. You can have the Down syndrome screening at a local community health service station or a maternal and child health care service center. Alternatively, you can have a blood draw from the pregnant woman at a tea room to test hCG and alpha-fetoprotein. Based on the pregnant woman's gestational age and weight, the probability of Down syndrome in the fetus's abdomen is calculated comprehensively. Daily advice is to pay close attention to rest and undergo regular prenatal check-ups to monitor the child's development.