Down Syndrome(1:85)

Dear Sheel,

Down syndrome (DS), also called Trisomy 21, is a condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, both mentally and physically.

Basically, your 1st trimester scan determines the probability of your child being born with Down's syndrome. Your results 1:85 means, 1 in every 85 babies will be born with Down's. This is considered a high risk. Though there is a possibility that 84 times out of 85 your baby will be normal

However, the screening test can only estimate the risk of your baby having Down's, you will need to undergo a a diagnostic test, such as amniocentesis to give you a definite diagnosis (but also carries a small risk of miscarriage).

 

Sheel,
Google Down syndrome to know more about it.
Also, the only test which can give you an 100% accurate answer is amniocentesis.
Are you in India? I don't know if they do the amniocentesis test in India.

 

Sheel, u dont have to worry... Th blood test often gives a false result... 1:85 does not mean tht ur child has down syndrome... Its just statistics... Only an amniocentesis can give an exact positive or negative... I think ur carrying twins, tht could also be a reason for u getting 1:85, I think... But if the NT scan says 1:1300, then ur not at risk... Don't worry about this... If ur still not convinced, may be ur doc will ask u if u wanna do an amniocentesis... But with tht the risk of miscarriage is 1-3%... Anyways, discuss this with ur doc tomorrow n see what she is suggesting... Don't get tensed... Take care...

 

Amniocentesis is done in India... But before u go for tht, have a thorough discussion with ur doc about the pros n cons of doin tht... Sheel, thts what I told u, do not rely on the blood tests, they are not always correct... N thts just numbers n nothing else... Only ur doc can tell u what u need to do next... I don't think u have to worry about this much... Anyways, tomo when u go ask ur doc about everything... Take care...

 

Ok Sheel, wish u good luck...