Question
I am pregnant and according to my last menstrual period, I am 17 weeks along, but my cycle is often irregular, possibly delayed by five days to a week. The baby’s development appears smaller than a normal 17-week fetus. I had a screening test at 17 weeks and 4 days, and the result showed a risk ratio of one in ten for open spinal dysraphism. I want to know what I should do in this situation, and is the smaller development of the baby related?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, it is recommended to undergo amniocentesis for further confirmation. It must be emphasized that the risk ratio does not have a direct relationship with the size of the baby’s development. Amniocentesis is necessary to avoid potential major risks.