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Suggest Tests To Monitor The Unborn Baby's Health
I took 800mg of misoprostol when at the beginning of my 8th week of pregnancy but the abortion didn't work and when I went to the doctor the scan showed the fetus was normal bu I am afraid that my baby will be born with birth defects. How can I know if there is anything wrong with my baby.
Mon, 12 May 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
There are many tests available to know the well being of the unborn baby.
The most important issues are that of chromosomal abnormalities and structural anomalies.
The structural anomalies can be assessed by regular ultrasound.
The chromosomal abnormalities can be assessed by tests called amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling and triple/ quadruple test.
The first two tests are invasive tests in which the amniotic fluid and chorionic villi are sampled from the gestational sac.
These two tests provide immense information regarding genetic make of the baby and detects any chromosomal abnormalities.
These two tests are done in the 1st trimester and early 2nd trimester beyond which they become unsafe.
The last test- triple/ quadruple tests are done on blood sample of mother, thus safe at any time.
This test is done to detect neural tube test.
However, proper management can only be done when detected early in pregnancy thus should be performed during pregnancy.
Consult your gynecologist for further management.
Thanks and take care
Dr shailja P Wahal
There are many tests available to know the well being of the unborn baby.
The most important issues are that of chromosomal abnormalities and structural anomalies.
The structural anomalies can be assessed by regular ultrasound.
The chromosomal abnormalities can be assessed by tests called amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling and triple/ quadruple test.
The first two tests are invasive tests in which the amniotic fluid and chorionic villi are sampled from the gestational sac.
These two tests provide immense information regarding genetic make of the baby and detects any chromosomal abnormalities.
These two tests are done in the 1st trimester and early 2nd trimester beyond which they become unsafe.
The last test- triple/ quadruple tests are done on blood sample of mother, thus safe at any time.
This test is done to detect neural tube test.
However, proper management can only be done when detected early in pregnancy thus should be performed during pregnancy.
Consult your gynecologist for further management.
Thanks and take care
Dr shailja P Wahal
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