Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing During Pregnancy: What Expecting Women Need to Know
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What is non-invasive pregnancy test ing ?
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NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing) Overview For couples who are expecting a baby, noninvasive testing during pregnancy will help you determine the chances of your baby being born with some common chromosomal conditions That includes screening for: • Down syndrome • Edward syndrome • Patau syndrome • Turner Syndrome
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What is a chromosome? To better understand non-invasive pregnancy screening, it is helpful to understand what the test screens for. A chromosome is a structure that holds our genes, and our genes determine how our bodies develop and function, as well as our physical characteristics. We all have 46 chromosomes in each of our cells 23 of which are received from our mother and 23 from our father. However in some instances, babies may have a duplicated, missing, or abnormal chromosome which could affect their physical and intellectual development 4
Chromosomal Abnormalities A chromosomal abnormality can have a minor or major impact on your baby’s development. Types of chromosomal abnormalities: • Monosomy - when there is a missing chromosome • Trisomy - when there is an extra chromosome • Microdeletions - when a part of a chromosome is missing or defective
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Benefits of Non-Invasive Pregnancy Screening First step in combating high rate of chromosomal abnormalities in India Can be done early as 9th week of pregnancy No risks to mother or baby Over 99% accurate Differentiates between maternal and fetal DNA Results in 10-15 days Free genetic counselling available before, during & after test
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Who should get screened with the NIPT?
Every woman who is expecting can benefit from prenatal testing. However the test is especially recommended for the following cases: Women who received abnormal ultrasound results Women older than 30 Couples related genetically Couples with family history of genetic disorders Couples with child diagnosed with genetic disorder
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Screening vs Diagnostic While the NIPT can determine the chances your baby will be Testing
born with a chromosomal condition, you will need a diagnostic test to confirm the results and provide a diagnosis.
Screening Test
Diagnostic Test
Completed with a simple blood test
Amniocentesis or Chorionic Villus Sampling
Performed as early as 9th week
Generally performed between 10th and 20th weeks of pregnancy
No risk of miscarriage
Small risk of miscarriage
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Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Test
PreImplantation Genetic Screening/Dia gnosis
Carrier Screening Test
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