A member asked:

My baby is three weeks behind. i am 41 years age of age. i had the nucual scan done at 12 months and the results were ok.could i be carrying a downsbab?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possibly.: Only chromosomal testing can be definitive prepartum. If you would abort a down's you should have amniocentesis or chorionic-villus biopsy for chromosomal analysis. If you would not abort the baby, waiting is the best thing you can do. Us will detect GI or cardiac problems.

Answered 6/10/2014

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