Question

A woman’s first child suffered from Down syndrome. During her second pregnancy, she wanted to find out whether her second child would be normal or not.

Which method will the gynaecologist adopt to test the genetic abnormality in the embryo?

Answer 1

The gynaecologist will most likely use amniocentesis to check for genetic problems in the fetus. It is a commonly used test done during the second trimester and gives a clear yes-or-no result for Down syndrome by studying the baby’s chromosomes.