Many people with Down Syndrome can live fairly normal and active lives. Maternal blood tests, CVS, and amniocentesis can be used to detect Downs. An abnormal RBCs cause problems with that person's ability to use oxygen, and therefore can be a very deadly disease. Sickle Cell is mainly found in African Americans. Anecephaly is a very devastating neural tube disorder, which causes brain and skull malformation.
Most children die at birth.
Ultrasound and amniocentesis are used in diagnosis. This was only meant to give the reader a very brief description and introduction to the vast world of prenatal diagnosis. These are only a few of the many abnormalities that are detected every day by prenatal diagnosis. To ensure that the baby stays healthy and continues normal development, you may have to make some changes. Pregnant women are encouraged not to use drugs, alcohol, or nicotine as this can seriously affect the baby's development.