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Title: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing During Pregnancy


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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing During
Pregnancy What Expecting Women Need to Know
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  • What is non-invasive pregnancy testing?

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NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing) Overview
  • For couples who are expecting a baby,
    non-invasive testing during pregnancy will help
    you determine the chances of your baby being born
    with some common chromosomal conditions
  • That includes screening for
  • Down syndrome
  • Edward syndrome
  • Patau syndrome
  • Turner Syndrome

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What is a chromosome?
  • To better understand non-invasive pregnancy
    screening, it is helpful to understand what the
    test screens for.
  • A chromosome is a structure that holds our genes,
    and our genes determine how our bodies develop
    and function, as well as our physical
    characteristics.
  • We all have 46 chromosomes in each of our cells -
    23 of which are received from our mother and 23
    from our father. However in some instances,
    babies may have a duplicated, missing, or
    abnormal chromosome which could affect their
    physical and intellectual development

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Chromosomal Abnormalities
  • A chromosomal abnormality can have a minor or
    major impact on your babys development.
  • Types of chromosomal abnormalities
  • Monosomy - when there is a missing chromosome
  • Trisomy - when there is an extra chromosome
  • Microdeletions - when a part of a chromosome is
    missing or defective

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Benefits of Non-Invasive Pregnancy Screening
  • First step in combating high rate of chromosomal
    abnormalities in India
  • Can be done early as 9th week of pregnancy
  • No risks to mother or baby
  • Over 99 accurate
  • Differentiates between maternal and fetal DNA
  • Results in 10-15 days
  • Free genetic counselling available before,
    during after test

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Who should get screened with the NIPT?
  • Every woman who is expecting can benefit from
    prenatal testing. However the test is especially
    recommended for the following cases
  • Women who received abnormal ultrasound results
  • Women older than 30
  • Couples related genetically
  • Couples with family history of genetic disorders
  • Couples with child diagnosed with genetic
    disorder

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Screening vs Diagnostic Testing
While the NIPT can determine the chances your
baby will be born with a chromosomal condition,
you will need a diagnostic test to confirm the
results and provide a diagnosis.
  • Screening Test
  • Completed with a simple blood test
  • Performed as early as 9th week
  • No risk of miscarriage
  • Diagnostic Test
  • Amniocentesis or Chorionic Villus Sampling
  • Generally performed between 10th and 20th weeks
    of pregnancy
  • Small risk of miscarriage

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Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Test
Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening/Diagnosis
Carrier Screening Test
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