The probability of test tube babies having Down syndrome

Down syndrome was a common disease in the past, but now the technology of prenatal examinations is very advanced, which reduces the probability of Down syndrome babies. In vitro fertilization is a method of choice for couples who have difficulty conceiving, and the country's technology is also very mature. So is the chance of Down syndrome high with in vitro fertilization? Let’s find out.

1. Whether the probability of having Down syndrome through IVF is high or not still depends on the genetic status of the couple. If there is no such history, the probability of developing this disease is still relatively low. Generally, before doing the test tube, a comprehensive examination of the couple's bodies is carried out, and if there are any problems with the couple's genes, they will be screened out.

2. After the success of in vitro fertilization, prenatal check-ups are also necessary. Every step of the prenatal check-up cannot be delayed until before delivery. Generally, Down syndrome screening is done in the third month after the pregnant woman is pregnant. If you are worried that the child has Down syndrome, you can do a Down syndrome screening. If there is a problem, further amniocentesis is needed.

3. After discovering a baby with Down syndrome, for the future of the baby and their own considerations, doctors generally recommend that pregnant women abandon the child. Although this choice is very painful, if the baby is born, it will not only become a lifelong burden, but when we die in the future, the future survival of the child will also be a problem. Therefore, it is best to abandon the baby with Down syndrome.

In vitro fertilization is mainly for people who are infertile or who are very old and have difficulty conceiving. IVF does not increase the risk of Down syndrome. The probability of deformity from IVF is the same as that from a natural pregnancy. There is no significant difference between babies born through IVF and babies conceived through artificial insemination in terms of physical fitness, intelligence, spirit, and psychological state. There are two main reasons for the occurrence of Down syndrome babies through in vitro fertilization. One is old age, and the other is multiple pregnancy. If you are doing in vitro fertilization, you also need to take folic acid tablets in the first three months of pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.