Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am 34 years old female. and now i am pregnant, 16 weeks. and i worry about my baby's health, for example, down syndrome, congenital cp.
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Congrats!: Normal concerns, they come with every pregnancy. Te good news is screening for problems is more common and 3D and 4D ultrasounds practically let us see the fetus. Cerebral palsy happens around the birth experience not in your womb. Just relax, enjoy your pregnancy and let the docs be vigilant about assessing the health and well being of your baby. :)
Answered 11/1/2014
3.8k views
Normal jitters: Every pregnancy at any age has a basic risk of ~4% of an unexpected outcome. Your DS risk is ~1/300 and CP risk ~1/2000. Although you may be troubled by your age & fears, the data suggest a 95% chance of a wonderful outcome. Having good prenatal care can optimize outcome.A few screening tests can identify problems early and help you get through pregnancy without too much dread about the outcome.
Answered 11/1/2014
3.6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Recently dx'd w/congenital bowel malrotation@42 yrs old. Not pregnant presently. What about pregnancy with bowel malrotation is risky for both me/baby
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Feel like im losing my identity & my confidence. Lost 2 babies in past 2 years. Now pregnant with healthy baby. 29 wks. Feeling fed up. Is thisnormal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am 40 years old expecting my fifth baby all four babies delivered normally ihave 23 wksof pregnancy my baby position is not ideal it is vertical ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Im 25wks pregnant, had a bad cold, and took some cefuroxime, both tablets and injection. Now i worry a lot:will my baby be less smart than other babies?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had congenital pulmonary valve stenosis and a successful balloon valvuloplasty at age 10. Will I need another procedure prior to pregnancy? I am 28 year old female now?
Can you have a positive/negative influence on the health of the egg cells before pregnancy? So that you have less chance of Down syndrome, congenital abnormalities etc?
I got my periods on 8th of every month.I have two babies one is of two years and my baby girl is 6 months old.Im not having my periods not coming this month I have done pregnancy test it shows negative result.What should i do now to let my period com?
Hi doctor , in ultra suond.U/s congenital anomaly detect or down syndrome detect during pregnancy ?
I need help! my 16yr old sister was told she has a congenital heart defect. Im pregnant and worried about my baby?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
