Foetal and Maternal Screening Case Study

Patient Case

Mrs Checker is 39-years and in her 1st pregnancy. She is presenting at the hospital antenatal booking clinic at 10 weeks gestation. She wants to know about antenatal screening tests for maternal and fetal problems: what tests are offered, the conditions screened for, and what risks if any are associated with these tests. She is particularly worried about the chance of her baby having Downs syndrome and the risk of miscarriage if she opts for amniocentesis.