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Antenatal Information
How is the risk calculated?
Every woman has a risk of giving birth to a baby with
Downs syndrome, and this risk increases with age. First the database will show you the risk that applies to all women of your age, known as the background risk. The using the measurements from the scan, a new risk will be this will be generated which is your own individual risk for this pregnancy. This may be higher or lower than your background risk
When will I get the results?
Your results should be available immediately
What do the results mean?
The results will express the probability of your baby having Downs Syndrome.
Low risk is a result where the risk is less than one in 300. On your results print out this will be a ratio, fpr example 1:300. This means that out of 300 women who have this risk, one will have a baby with Down’s syndrome.
High risk is a result where the risk is greater that one in 300, for example 1:150. This means that out of every 150 women who have this risk, one will have a baby with Down’s syndrome.
Make sure that you thoroughly understand the information that the specialist gives you. Ask them to go through things again that you don’t understand.
What should I do if I am high risk?
About one in 20 women will be given a high risk and the vast majority will go on to have a normal healthy baby. Even with a risk of 1:5, the baby has four out of five chances that he does not have Down’s syndrome. Nevertheless, once your pregnancy has been labelled high risk, you will probably feel anxious and perhaps unsure of what to do.
The only way to know for certain if your baby has Down’s or other chromosomal abnormality is to have a diagnostic test such as CVS or amniocentesis. This decision can be very difficult but you do not have to decide in a hurry. One advantage of the NT scan is that it is done early in your pregnancy, and it is possible to have a CVS and get the results while you are still in your first trimester. If you are unsure what to do, you can wait until 16 weeks and have an amniocentesis then if you wish.
How reliable is a nuchal translucency scan?
A large research study involving over 100 000 pregnancies found that about 75% of babies with Down’s syndrome were correctly identified using this method. When combined with a blood test, the detection rate improves to about 90%. However, in order to achieve these detection rates, it is important that the NT is measured accurately. For this reason, strict standards have been devised so that every sonographer measures in exactly the same way. To use the database to calculate the risk, sonographers must first undergo training by the Fetal Medicine Foundation and, once they are considered competent, their technique and results are reviewed annually.
Where can I have a nuchal translucency scan?
The UK National Screening Committee recommends that the combines test (NT scan and blood test) should be offered to all women on the NHS as it has a very good detection rate. However, it is currently only available in a small number of NHS hospitals. The combines NT scan and blood test is available privately in some centres across the country, and is known as the OSCAR (One Stop Centre for Assessment of Risk).
What are 3D and 4D Ultrasound Scans?
3D scans are still pictures of the baby in three dimensions, like the photos you sometimes see in newspapers and magazines. 4D scans (with time as the fourth dimension) are moving 3D images of the baby.
You probably looked forward to your first scan, but you may have been disappointed with the grey blurry outline of a normal two dimensional image. This is because the scan sees right through the baby, so the photos show the baby’s internal organs.
With 3D and 4D scans, you see the baby’s skin covering the internal organs. You’re able to see the shape of your baby’s mouth and nose, see him yawn or stick his tongue out, and get an idea of whether he looks like Mum or Dad.
From a medical point of view the benefits of 3D and 4D scans appear to be limited. Occasionally they can be useful in giving additional information about a known abnormality. Because these scans can show more detail from different angles, they can help in the diagnosis of problems like cleft lip. This can help doctors plan the repair after birth. 3D scanning can be useful to look at the heart and other internal organs.
If you want one of these scans you will probably have to arrange for it to be done privately. The special transducers and software required to do 3D and 4D scans are expensive. As there are few clear medical benefits its unlikely that these scans will replace normal 2D scans in the near future.
These scans are just as safe as a normal scan, because the image is made up of sections on two dimensional images converted into a picture. No harmful effects have been demonstrated, but experts recommend that scans should only be carried out for medical reasons by fully trained practitioners.
The best time to have a 3D or 4D scan is between 26 and 30 weeks. Before 26 weeks your baby has very little fat under her skin, so the bones of the face show through the skin. After 30 weeks her head may go down deep into the pelvis, so you might not be able to see her face.
It’s natural that you will want to see your baby’s face on the scan, but this may not always be possible – it depends on the position of your baby. If she’s lying facing outwards, with a good pool of amniotic fluid around her features, you should be able to see her face very clearly. But if she’s facing into your back, or there’s not much fluid around her, or if you have a large amount of tummy fat, you wont see so much.
The sonographer will sometimes ask you to go for a walk, or ask you to come back in a week when your baby may have moved to a better postion.
When do I have my scans during pregnancy?
It is recommended that pregnant women have a dating scan in the first trimester usually between 10 and 13 weeks of pregnancy to confirm your dates. This is very important if you are going to have any screening tests for Down’s syndrome, as knowing the exact dates makes sure your results are accurate.
If there is any need to check the viability of your pregnancy In the very early stages you may need to have an earlier scan at 6 or 7 weeks.
You will normally have a scan during your second trimester at around 20 weeks to check your baby’s development.
Growth scans are sometimes required in the third trimester if you have had a previous baby that was small, if you are having twins or when there are other complications with the pregnancy. Sometimes your midwife may suggest a growth scan if the baby feels and measures smaller or larger than expected.
Do I have to Have Ultrasound Scans?
Although scans are not compulsory the vast majority of women in the
UK have at least one scan during pregnancy. Scans will provide you with useful and reliable information about your pregnancy, and most women find then enjoyable and reassuring.
What if the scan shows a problem?
If a scan suggests that there is a problem with your baby you will naturally be very worried. Sometimes a definite diagnosis can be made from the scan such as Spina Bifida. In other cases the scan may show minor changes, known as ‘markers’, which may be a sign of a more serious problem, such as Down’s syndrome, or may turn out to be just a variation of normal.
If something unusual is found during your scan the sonographer will refer you to a Doctor immediately who will refer you to a Fetal Medicine specialist, if necessary. It may be necessary for further tests to be performed.
Is it safe?
Ultrasound scans have been used during pregnancy for over 30 years and medical research has found no side effects. There has been no association shown between ultrasound exposure and the baby’s birth weight, childhood leukaemias, or other cancers, eyesight, hearing or dyslexia. Even so most experts agree that the procedure shouldn’t be done without clear medical reasons, and that all ultrasound exposure should be justified and limited to the minimum needed to make a diagnosis.
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