Can mental retardation be detected during pregnancy?
Im in my second trimester and my anomaly scan is coming up next week. I keep reading scary things online and now im worried whether such things can even show up in scans or any test. Has anyone gone through this, did your doctor check for it?
There are screening and diagnostic tests that check for several conditions, though not all can be detected. If you have specific worries, your doctor can guide you to the right tests or a genetic counsellor. They will explain what each test can and cannot tell.
Some conditions can be screened for through the scans and blood tests during pregnancy, but it is best to discuss this directly with your gynac. They can advise which tests are right based on your history. Please dont rely on internet info for something this important.
My doctor explained that scans and tests can pick up certain conditions and some risk markers, but not everything can be predicted before birth. The anomaly scan and screening tests check for many things. She said the tests give risk levels, and a genetic counsellor can explain more if needed.
