what are the main cause for down syndrome, I am 38 years old and i am almost 12 weeks pregnant and have to get my ultrasound done in weeks time, but my Dr had told me because of my age, they are chances of getting such syndrome in the baby, that worries me alot can you please guide

1 Answer

ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago

A. Once you cross a 30 year, so the probability of getting down syndrome increases and that’s why every pregnancy is being screened to check. You can also get a NIPT test along with the scan

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Guardian of 0 children

Q. #AskTheExpert hi I am 38 weeks and 2 days pregnant but still now my baby's head not turned to down position what we can do for that

Guardian of 0 children

Q. Dr. I am 38 weeks pregnant and doctor said my baby's head has not gone down, Other than that all my reports are normal. can I still try for vaginal delivery?

Expecting Mom due in 6 months

Q. #AskTheExpert my first baby was down syndrome baby. now i am 12 week pregnant. will it be happen in second pregnancy also. we are not relatives and my baby downs is trisomy 21

Guardian of a 3 yr 1 m old girl

Q. hi sir, now am 21 weeks pregnant what are all the tablets I should take till 38 weeks

Guardian of 0 children

Q. #AskTheExpert I am 38 weeks pregnant and my baby is not coming down as per my doctor. what should I do?

Expecting Mom due this month

Q. I'm 38 weeks of pregnant, in my last week ultrasound sonography my fetus having hydronephrosis, what to do next., I'm worried about it.

Mom of a 5 yr 11 m old girl

Q. I am pregnant of 38 weeks and what the exercise I need to do is?

Expecting Mom due in 6 months

Q. how does a normal ultrasound look for 12 weeks and 4 days

Mom of a 3 yr 8 m old girl

Q. #AskTheExpert I'm a 15 weeks pregnant now..and aged 36 yrs..during the triple marker screen test during 14th week, test report came as screen positive for down syndrome.. How accurate this test and what are my chances of carrying baby with down syndrome? In our family history no one has this syndrome.. pls guide what to do..

Mom of a 3 yr 4 m old child

Q. 38 weeks pregnant and still not getting labour.is it ok?