2007-03-20 09:42:06 · 6 answers · asked by tina c 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I think it is something they check when doing an ultrasound to determine the possibility of Downs Syndrome.
2007-03-20 09:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is the skin on the back of the head just about where it meets the baby's neck. A thickened nuchal fold can indicate Down's Syndrome in a fetus. Mine was read at 17 weeks and luckily was normal. They also do blood work to determine your risk for genetic abnormalities.
2007-03-20 16:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by Christabelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A thickened nuchal fold is a sign of possible Down Syndrome - maybe other genetic problems.
2007-03-20 16:45:37 · answer #3 · answered by Joy H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I even asked about it while having my ultrasound at 20 weeks. She said the baby was too small to measure it.
It's an indicator of Down's Syndrome.
2007-03-20 16:45:20 · answer #4 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doesn't that have to do with down's syndrome?
2007-03-20 16:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by msellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see this article from babycenter.com
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/prenatalhealth/118.html
2007-03-20 16:46:44 · answer #6 · answered by sharkyincanada 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋