What should I do if the chromosome is abnormal during amniocentesis?

Some friends may not know what amniocentesis is. Amniocentesis is a mid-term prenatal test. Amniocentesis can check whether the chromosomes of the fetus are normal and can diagnose certain diseases. If there is suspected chromosomal abnormality, you can do a four-dimensional color ultrasound to confirm it.

What to do if amniocentesis shows chromosomal abnormalities

1. Generally speaking, if the chromosomes in amniocentesis are abnormal, we may recommend induced labor in the clinic to prevent the child from being born! Because this is from the perspective of eugenics. Of course, we only give suggestions in the clinic, and the real decision is made by the child's parents and family!

2. So who are generally more likely to have chromosomal abnormalities? Studies have shown that pregnant women who become pregnant later in life, who are older, and those who may have had children with Down syndrome are more likely to have chromosomal abnormalities. Therefore, these two types of people must undergo prenatal screening!

3. If prenatal screening shows a high-risk chromosomal abnormality, we may need to do amniocentesis to confirm the diagnosis. Generally, the results of amniocentesis are used as a reference in clinical practice! Amniocentesis still has certain requirements for the operator's skills, so it is recommended to go to a large hospital for it.