Before the booking appointment, women should have been given the appropriate information regarding screening for Downs Syndrome. Again this should be discussed with them to ensure they understand what the screening test is looking for, what it involves & when and how they will receive the results.
If they give their full informed consent and whether they are in the correct time frame, they will be offered the combined screening.
Combined Screening
This is done between 11+2 and 14+1 weeks gestation.
involves combining the results of a nuchal translucency scan (check for fluid on the back of baby's neck through USS) with a blood test.
This then gives the woman a risk factor of having a baby with Downs Syndrome
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