These notes provide basic information about some of the prenatal screening tests. You will be able to discuss the tests with me before you decide. If you have any questions or you are worried at any stage, please do ask.
Most babies develop normally.
Rarely, things do not go according to plan, and this can happen in any pregnancy. The most well known problems are Spina Bifida and Down Syndrome. Spin bifida is an opening that can occur anywhere in the baby's back, neck or head. In its worst forms it is severely disabling or the baby may not survive. Down's Syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome in every cell of the baby's body.