First trimester screening combines a fetal ultrasound with blood tests from the mother. This process can help assess the risk of the fetus having certain chromosomal abnormalities. Additionally, there is a non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) option that can detect these abnormalities as early as 9 weeks into pregnancy.
For the second trimester, prenatal screening typically involves several blood tests known as multiple markers. These tests provide crucial information regarding the risk of genetic conditions or birth defects in your baby. (more…)
