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Suggest Remedies For Obesity And Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy

Hi,.My friend, 38 yrs old,has problems of obesity & hypothyroidism.She has a daughter of 3 yrs.She is pregnant second time(10th weeks).She is afraid of down syndrome .Will she continue pregnancy or terminate it?Is there any test to detect it?can you give,address of such test centre in Kolkata,India.Thank you.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The risk of Down syndome can be detected by serum screening (Double marker at 11-14 weeks gestation) and NT/NB ultrasound at the same gestational age.If the risk is found high, then the amniocentesis can be done to confirm the fetal karyotype. There is no reason to terminate the pregnancy without confirming the diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you both good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Suggest Remedies For Obesity And Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy

Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The risk of Down syndome can be detected by serum screening (Double marker at 11-14 weeks gestation) and NT/NB ultrasound at the same gestational age.If the risk is found high, then the amniocentesis can be done to confirm the fetal karyotype. There is no reason to terminate the pregnancy without confirming the diagnosis. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you both good health. Regards Dr Deepti Verma