Chromosomal abnormalities during pregnancy can be detected through Down syndrome screening, which is the responsibility of local maternal and child health care hospitals.

A pregnant woman inquires about the suitability of undergoing a Down syndrome screening, with professional advice based on the B-ultrasound results.

Learn about the common screening methods for Down syndrome during pregnancy, including ultrasound and blood tests, to ensure fetal health.

A 40-year-old expectant mother inquires about the cost and methods of Down Syndrome screening

Understanding the Importance and Role of Down Syndrome Screening

Understand the purpose, methods, and approximate costs of Down syndrome screening.

Diabetes during pregnancy can be very dangerous if left uncorrected. After birth, the baby needs to be checked for heart and brain development and for any congenital damage to other organs.

If the Down syndrome screening during pregnancy shows borderline risk, is it necessary to undergo non-invasive DNA testing for further confirmation? Both families have no history of genetic disorders, nor do they have any family members with intellectual abnormalities.

Explore the different purposes and testing methods of neonatal disease screening and Down syndrome screening, as well as the importance of gestational diabetes screening.

At 28 weeks of pregnancy, an ultrasound report shows the fetus’s biparietal diameter and abdominal circumference are slightly higher than the normal values. Does this mean the fetus is overweight?