Down syndrome screening is a crucial examination during pregnancy, which can help determine whether the fetus has Down syndrome. Therefore, pregnant women must pay attention to this examination in their daily lives. Even if the Down syndrome screening is low-risk, pregnant women should also pay attention to the results of this examination. So, is there any risk for Tang Xia? Let's take a look below.
Is there any risk for Tang Xia
Tang screening is risk-free and does not pose a risk to the health of the fetus and pregnant women. The examination only involves testing the concentration of alpha fetoprotein and chorionic gonadotropin in the pregnant woman's blood, so only blood needs to be drawn for examination, so it will not cause harm to the health of the fetus and pregnant women.
What are the reasons for conceiving a child with Down syndrome
1. If a woman is infected with some viruses or exposed to radiation before pregnancy, and is not completely cleared during pregnancy, it is easy to cause embryonic lesions, which can lead to Down syndrome in the fetus.
2. Couples with a history of giving birth to Down syndrome children are highly likely to have another Down syndrome child. Couples with a family history or who have given birth to Down syndrome children should pay more attention during the remarks period to ensure that their bodies are in the best condition before getting pregnant, in order to reduce the occurrence of Down syndrome children.
3. The incidence of Down syndrome in elderly couples is also high. As couples are older, the quality of sperm and eggs is poor, and the probability of abnormalities is significantly increased. Therefore, the risk of having Down syndrome children is higher than that of young couples. Therefore, it is recommended to have children at the appropriate age.
