first trimester screen

Down syndrome is on every pregnant woman’s mind. The onset of Down Syndrome has been linked to different conditions during gestation, but there is really no concrete evidence about its true cause.

The first trimester screening tests is also known as nuchal translucency screening, or NT, is a prenatal test that involves ultrasound and a blood test that can help determine the likelihood of having Down’s Syndrome or some other chromosome abnormality.

What prenatal tests should I have done?