Every parent hopes that their baby can be born healthy, but not everyone can achieve this. Some babies are born with congenital diseases such as cleft lip and palate, heart disease, etc. Some babies may also suffer from Down syndrome. So can we tell from the birth of a child with Down syndrome?
When a Down syndrome baby is born, its characteristics are quite obvious and can be preliminarily judged based on its appearance. Of course, this is only a preliminary judgment. To confirm the diagnosis, chromosome testing is required. With the development of medicine nowadays, it is possible to check whether the fetus has Down syndrome during prenatal examinations, so there is no need to wait until after birth to make a judgment.
There is currently no effective treatment for Down syndrome, so it is important to undergo a prenatal check-up during pregnancy. During pregnancy, Down syndrome screening can be used to determine if the fetus has Down syndrome. If the test results show a high risk, diagnosis can be made through amniocentesis in mid pregnancy.
Down syndrome is a serious illness that can affect a baby's entire life. So don't ignore this examination during pregnancy. During pregnancy, pregnant women should also pay attention to avoiding exposure to chemicals, viral infections, and excessive medication. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to personal hygiene and maintain good living and eating habits.
