Is it possible to tell if a baby will have the Edward's Syndrome before birth?

Question

can just taking tests before the birth let you know if the baby will be born with the Edward's Syndrome?

Answer 1

How is Trisomy 18 diagnosed? Sometimes a mother's AFP or quad screen test comes back as high risk for Trisomy 18 (ref 2). It is important to note that this is not a diagnosis, but a risk. When an AFP test indicates a high risk for Trisomy 18, usually a Level 2 ultrasound (also called a targeted ultrasound) is scheduled. The level 2 ultrasound is usually performed by a perinatologist or someone else who specializes in high-risk pregnancies. They are specially trained to look for the markers of Trisomy 18. These markers, often called soft markers, are characteristics frequently seen on babies with Edwards Syndrome. And even if multiple markers are found in an ultrasound, this is still not a diagnosis of Edwards Syndrome. The only ways to know with nearly 100% certainty that your unborn baby has Trisomy 18 is to do an amniocentesis or CVS (chorionic villi sampling)

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Answer 2

yes an aminocentisis will be able to detect Edwards Syndrome.

Answer 3

Yes. Im not sure exactly how, but a friend of mine was tested for it a few weeks ago.

Answer 4

Not sure, but ask your dr and see if you can get tested.

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