I know OBGYN appointments can sometimes be overwhelming or too short on time to get all of your questions answered. The topic of prenatal testing for fetal chromosomal differences (abnormalities) is one that definitely deserves more discussion. Learn more!
Read MoreNuchal Translucency Screening and Combined First and Second Trimester Screening antenatal screening. The ability to detect Down syndrome through antenatal screening has increased with the addition of first trimester screening, or screening at less than 14 weeks of pregnancy.
Read MoreThere is an increased chance with each passing year that our eggs will make an error with separation of the chromosomes (the packets of material that contain our genes) during fertilization. If this occurs, a baby could end up with an extra or missing copy of a gene or chromosome.
Read MoreNIPT uses a blood sample taken from mom, so there is no risk to the pregnancy itself. It is available any time after the 10th week of pregnancy, unlike the first trimester screen or the quad screen, which have limited times during pregnancy when they can be performed.
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