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First Trimester Screening & Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing

First Trimester Screening & Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing - What it is

Down syndrome is the most common cause of learning difficulties in humans. It occurs in approximately 1 out of every 700 babies.

All individuals with Down syndrome will have some degree of learning disability. They are also at higher risk of medical problems such as heart defects, abnormalities of the digestive system, problems with hearing and vision,
seizures, thyroid problems and childhood blood cancer. Life expectancy is around 40 to 60 years.

The severity of the condition varies from person to person. Antenatal testing can tell if a baby has Down syndrome, but cannot predict how severely an individual will be affected.

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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Jason Lim Shau Khng Dr

Dr Jason Lim Shau Khng

Head & Senior Consultant

MBBS (Spore), MMed (Spore), MRCOG (UK), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Urogynaecology, Andrology, Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Devendra Kanagalingam Dr

Dr Devendra Kanagalingam

Senior Consultant

​MBBS (Spore), FRCOG (UK)

Clinical Interests: Maternal Fetal Medicine, High-risk Pregnancy, Intrapartum Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yong Tze Tein Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof Yong Tze Tein

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, FRCOG, FAMS

Clinical Interests: Reproductive Medicine, Menopause, Adolescent Gynaecology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Lim Whui Whui Dr

Dr Lim Whui Whui

Consultant

MBBS, MRCOG(UK), MMed (O&G)​

Clinical Interests: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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