Prenatal diagnosis, and therefore pregnancy monitoring, is mainly based on ultrasound. However, there are also other tests such as non-invasive genetic testing or chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis, which also provide valuable information on the condition of the fetus during pregnancy. Depending on the stage of gestation, different tests will be recommended.
Importance of pregnancy monitoring
The tests performed during pregnancy allow the specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics to make an early diagnosis, to correct those pathologies that are susceptible to correction in intrauterine life or, failing that, to program the interventions that some babies may require, once they are born.
What pathologies can be detected thanks to prenatal diagnosis?
Prenatal diagnosis can detect chromosomal disorders such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), metabolic disorders such as diabetes, or growth disorders, among many others.
Can all localized disorders be treated during pregnancy monitoring?
Unfortunately, not all diseases detected during intrauterine life can be treated during pregnancy. However, the gynecologist will do everything possible to ensure that the baby is born healthy.