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2005-10-24

Name: i Hi all
I would like to know if abnormalities like down syndrome and other genetic disorders be found out using coloured dopler U/S.

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2005-10-24

Name: i
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Thanks B

Hi B
thanks a lot for ur reply actually i'm in my 26 th week and doc did not tell me abiout the triple test to be taken for any genetic disorders i just want to be sure that my baby doesn't have any such problem she said go for coloured doppler as many abnormalities can be discovered with this Kindly suggest

2005-10-25

Name: B
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Hi i

Dear i,

Did u not to a nuchal scan at 12wks to measure the amount of fluid behind the babies neck? or a blood test at 16wks? If not any of them u must have had an anomaly scan, right?

i did not know that a doppler could find out that many abnormalities,i suppose it could be used to check the blood flow to the heart and chest like i said before and that could tell u whether the heart is working well, but the best was a 20wk anomaly scan to check the babies entire body including brain and spine.

I do hope u did have that scan, and im sure ur baby is just fine, please do not get worried and enjoy ur pregnancy its nearly over! ;)

take care and good luck

B

2005-10-24

Name: B
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Re: Doppler

Hi i,

Doppler scans are to measure blood flow through arteries and vein in the baby, some use it for chest brain etc.

I have had a doppler scan to check the blood flow in the uterine arteries, to see whether the blood vessels that supply the placenta with nutrients are enough for the baby.

I have regular doppler scans due to the fact i suffer with high blood pressure so they need to check whether the placenta is working well and whether the baby is growing.

An anomaly scan usually done at 20weeks do usually rule out any abnormalities however its not 100% as some problems dont always show up on a scan.

What reason are u needing to do a Doppler?

take care

B

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