A 43-year-old member asked:
Why should i get the maternal serum screen if unwilling to have amnio or abortion?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
No reason: If you have strong and unchangeable objections to amniocentesis or pregnancy termination, then the information from a screen is of no benefit and you should refuse. It is a personal choice.
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