Prenatal Diagnosis, Antenatal Diagnosis

Diagnostics Prenatal and Antenatal are two important stages in the examination of a pregnant woman, which make it possible to identify possible genetic abnormalities or other problems in the development of the fetus.

Prenatal diagnosis is carried out before the baby is born and includes an ultrasound scan, which can identify possible abnormalities in the development of the fetus. Blood tests may also be performed on the mother and fetus, as well as chromosomal cell analysis. If serious abnormalities are detected, doctors may recommend termination of pregnancy.

Antenatal diagnosis occurs after the baby is born and may include various procedures such as fetoscopy, chordocentesis and amniocentesis. These procedures provide fetal tissue samples and genetic testing.

In general, Prenatal and Antenatal diagnostics are an important step in the examination of pregnant women and allow us to identify possible problems in fetal development in the early stages. However, it is important to remember that not all abnormalities can be detected at these stages, and therefore it is important to undergo regular examinations throughout pregnancy.

Prenatal and Antenatal Diagnostics: A Brief Overview

Prenatal and antenatal diagnostics are essential for the detection of genetic or other developmental anomalies in the fetus during pregnancy. The basis of prenatal diagnostics is ultrasound scanning (see ultrasonography). Other diagnostic procedures include measuring the level of alpha-fetoprotein in the mother’s serum and amniotic fluid; chromosomal and enzyme analysis of fetal cells obtained through amniocentesis or (in early pregnancy) by studying chorionic villi, as well as blood analysis from the fetus, which is taken during fetoscopy or chorioncenesis. If the results of the tests indicate that the baby is likely to be born with congenital deformities, doctors and parents of the future child decide on the termination of such a pregnancy. Until recently, all prenatal genetic diagnostics were based on the study of chorionic villi of the fetus and the performance of chorioncenesis, but nowadays there are more advanced techniques, such as amniocentesis, which allows for more accurate and timely diagnosis of various fetal pathologies.

Prenatal and antenatal diagnosis is an important part of the pregnancy process. They allow us to identify possible genetic or other abnormalities in the development of the fetus before birth. Such diagnostics play an important role in determining possible treatment and making decisions about maintaining or terminating a pregnancy.

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