Close
App logo

Unlock Additional Features and Earn Reward Points

Want to share your parenting queries and get answers
Get Solutions and advice from other parents and experts
Ask a Question
Mom of a 2 yr 6 m old child2 years ago
Q.

Hi, I’m 16weeks pregnant. With the suggestion of doctor I have went through NIPT test where the test resulted as chromosome 18 as high risk. What will be the next step? I’m so scared. Any suggestions please

3 Answers
ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago
A. Ideally you should get amniocentesis done and they will Do karyotyping and that way we will know for sure if the child is affected or notWrite Your Answer Here
preetMom of a 3 yr 1 m old girl2 years ago
A. nipt is a screening test. u have to meet a fetal medicine specialist and get done ur amniocentesis followed by karyotype. if ur diagnosis is confirmed u will be offered option for termination. trisomy 18 is associated with multiple birth defects and is usually incompatible with life.
Author of questionMom of a 2 yr 6 m old child2 years ago
A. Thank you Dr.Sabiha.One more doubt does these situation lead to do abort.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Expecting Mom due in 5 months
Mom of 2 children
Expecting Mom due in 6 months
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Guardian of a Newborn girl
Mom of a 2 m old girl
Expecting Mom due in 4 months
Expecting Mom due in 6 months
Do you know any solution to this question?Let’s go to the app - To help out fellow parents & to get answers to your questions

Add An Answer

Add An Answer
Add An Answer

Post Answer

Ask a Question
This question is being asked for:
Your identity will not be revealed
POST