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What Are The Chances Of Downs Syndrome For The Next Pregnancy?

Hi, back in early April i had a termination as my baby had Downs syndrome and AVSD (also possibly hertsburgers syndrome) my husband and i have just decided we wld like to begin trying again for another baby are we more likely to have problems conceiving this time round?

                                                                 
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.
1] I will suggest indulging in a healthy diet and regular exercise regime.
Include plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet.
Have adequate water intake , say 8 – 10 glasses per day.
Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products, and refined sugars.Avoid substance abuse, if any.
Start on FOLIC ACID, B12 supplements at least 3 months before you plan to have baby.
2] You can also get genetic karyotyping done for both of you. If you both are normal , then your concern about repeat chance of Down's syndrome get statistically reduced.
3] In next pregnancy . 12 weeks scan with nuchal translucency and nasal bone with double marker ; and at weeks triple test will help to screen out for Down's syndrome.
4] In case of any doubts. CVB- chorion villous biopsy, and amniocentesis can be done to rule out fetal abnormality.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
Dr Purushottam
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What Are The Chances Of Downs Syndrome For The Next Pregnancy?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. 1] I will suggest indulging in a healthy diet and regular exercise regime. Include plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet. Have adequate water intake , say 8 – 10 glasses per day. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products, and refined sugars.Avoid substance abuse, if any. Start on FOLIC ACID, B12 supplements at least 3 months before you plan to have baby. 2] You can also get genetic karyotyping done for both of you. If you both are normal , then your concern about repeat chance of Down s syndrome get statistically reduced. 3] In next pregnancy . 12 weeks scan with nuchal translucency and nasal bone with double marker ; and at weeks triple test will help to screen out for Down s syndrome. 4] In case of any doubts. CVB- chorion villous biopsy, and amniocentesis can be done to rule out fetal abnormality. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health. Dr Purushottam