Question
A 25-year-old woman found that one of the test results for Down syndrome during her pregnancy was slightly elevated. What impact does this have on the child? What should be done if the results are still high after a re-examination?
Answer
Hello! When the results of the Down syndrome screening show a high risk, there is a possibility of a higher chance of having Trisomy 21. In this case, it is recommended to undergo further tests and to have regular fetal ultrasounds. I suggest you have another test. If the results are still high, it may be necessary to perform amniocentesis. If the amniotic fluid test still shows abnormalities, it may be necessary to consider induced labor due to the possibility of congenital Stupid . This can have serious impacts on both the child and the family.