Question
The Down syndrome screening result is 1 in 460, with a critical risk level, and the 18-trisomy syndrome risk value is 1 in 100,000, with a low-risk result. There’s an open neural tube defect, and the screening cannot be calculated. The doctor told me to undergo a prenatal diagnosis, but I don’t know what to do. If the results are still like this, should I have an amniocentesis to make a judgment? But the risk is so high, I hope the baby is healthy! Is Down syndrome a serious matter?
Answer
Down syndrome is a chromosomal mutation disorder that can have a significant impact on a child’s intelligence and self-care abilities. It should be avoided as much as possible to prevent birth. The likelihood of critical high-risk occurrence is still relatively high, and amniocentesis actually poses little risk. I suggest going to a regular hospital for an amniocentesis and ensuring comprehensive checks to ensure the fetus’s health.