im 34 and planning my first baby, so this is on my mind a lot honestly. Is there anything one can actually do beforehand or during? a little scared but want to be informed, pls share what you know.
Beta, Down Syndrome is a random chromosomal variation, so there is no medicine or home remedy to prevent it. The best practical approach is to go for timely first-trimester screenings like the NT scan so you have all the necessary information early on.
Since Down Syndrome is a genetic issue, you cannot prevent it with diet or lifestyle alone. It is highly recommended to have regular follow-ups with your gynecologist who will schedule the NT scan and double marker tests around week 11-13.
It can be a scary thing to think about, but my doctor told me it's a natural genetic occurrence and not something we cause. There are special screening tests available in the first trimester that can help us know the baby's health status clearly.
I am also planning to conceive soon and was reading about this. From what I understand, we can't completely prevent it because it's a chromosomal thing, but there are tests like dual marker and NIPT we can do early on to check. Let's ask our gynacs about these tests.
I am currently 14 weeks pregnant and just had my NT scan done for this. My doctor said these screenings are very standard for all pregnant women now. Did anyone else get nervous waiting for their double marker results?
