What to do if you are high risk for Down syndrome screening

Screening for high risk of Down syndrome requires further amniocentesis and prompt induction of labor if the diagnosis of trisomy 21-trisomy is confirmed. Screening for Down’s syndrome is usually performed at 15-20 weeks of gestation with Down’s syndrome screening or at 12-22+6 weeks of gestation with non-invasive DNA. If the test reveals a high risk of trisomy 21, it indicates that the fetus is at a higher risk of Down’s syndrome, and further amniocentesis is needed to make a prenatal diagnosis. If 21-trisomy is confirmed, labor needs to be induced promptly. If not, the pregnancy can continue. Giving birth to a Down’s syndrome baby is a heavy burden for the child and the family. Pregnant women should pay attention to the prenatal checkups during pregnancy, and if abnormalities are found, they should be dealt with in a timely manner. During pregnancy, you should also pay attention to strengthen nutrition, avoid exposure to harmful substances, to ensure the healthy growth of the fetus.