Patient's question:
At the maternity and child health center, I had the Down syndrome screening, and it was slightly above the normal range. They want me to have an amniocentesis, can I refuse it!Doctor's answer:
The Down syndrome screening involves extracting maternal serum to detect the concentration of fetal protein a and gonadotropin in the pregnant woman's serum, and then calculating the risk factors for Down syndrome fetuses based on the pregnant woman's expected delivery date, age, weight, and gestational age at the time of blood collection. Children with Down syndrome have severe intellectual disability, cannot take care of themselves, and have complex cardiovascular diseases. They require long-term care from their families, which imposes a significant mental and financial burden on their families. Guidelines: Your Down syndrome screening indicates a high risk, suggesting that the child may be a Down syndrome baby. I recommend undergoing a detailed examination for a better assessment.