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When during pregnancy can doctors first detect that your baby has down syndrome?

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Trisomy 21: Down syndrome can be detected 2 different ways during pregnancy. At 11-13 weeks, doctors can do a cvs test and at 16-20 weeks, a doctor can do an amniocentesis. You should speak to your OB if you have any concerns. Be well!

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Answered 6/10/2014

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