Mid-term Down syndrome screening

Down syndrome screening is a test that every pregnant mother needs to do. Generally, Down syndrome screening is done in the middle of pregnancy and only needs to be done once! It is also possible that it needs to be done three times, but the actual procedure depends on the doctor's instructions. Many pregnant mothers don't care about this test, but in fact it is very necessary. Next, let’s take a look at when is the best time to do the mid- to late-stage Down syndrome screening?

The Down syndrome screening test is very important. Many pregnant mothers understand its necessity. There are three best times to do Down syndrome screening, namely early pregnancy, mid-pregnancy and late pregnancy. During these three best stages, it does not mean that any day is good for testing. If it is in the early stage, there will be a standard time requirement, and there are also standard time requirements in the mid-pregnancy. Therefore, everyone must check themselves according to the strict time requirements.

For the late stage Down syndrome screening, we generally recommend going to the hospital for examination at 16-18 weeks. Because during this period, the amniotic fluid flow in the uterus is large, and the fetus in the belly has grown and developed completely, and the amount of movement in the uterus is already very large. Under the direct illumination of the instrument, it is easy to identify each organ of the body. Parents can also see the various movements of the fetus through effective instruments. If the estimated time is exceeded, it will also have certain disadvantages for the examination. Not only can the whole body not be checked very clearly, but if the time is exceeded, the pregnant mother will have to bear a lot of pain, and amniocentesis and other tests will be required to check the condition of the fetus.

The above is the relevant content about when is the best time to do Down syndrome screening in the middle and late stages. In short, expectant parents must go to a hospital close to them for reliable examinations during this period. Down syndrome screening can not only effectively test the IQ of the fetus, but also can effectively detect if the fetus has liver defects, thus effectively preventing the birth of a larger number of sick children and causing mental and economic pressure on the family.