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Trying to Conceive at 37: What are the Chances of My Baby Having Down Syndrome?

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Asked by Anonymous - Nov 28, 2024Hindi
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What are the chances of your baby having Down syndrome if you conceive after 35? My husband is 39 and I am 37. We are planning to have a baby but I am also worried about these complications. Please help.

Ans: Considering your age 37 and husband 39 and planning to have a baby
The chance of having a child with Down syndrome increases with the mother's age:
Age 25: The chance is about 1 in 1,200
Age 35: The chance is about 1 in 400
Age 40: The chance is about 1 in 100
Age 45: The chance is about 1 in 30
If you're over 35 and thinking about getting pregnant, you can:
Get genetic counseling to learn more about your risk
Get regular checkups
Eat a variety of healthy foods
Get regular exercise and plenty of rest
Avoid smoking, vaping, drinking alcohol, and using cannabis or other drugs
To start folic acid (vit B6 and B 12) and DHA 3 months prior to conception.
Learn about prenatal testing for chromosomal conditions like your gynae will perform serial ultrasound at different trimesters like NT SCAN, anomaly scan, fetal 2 D echo and blood markers like dual marker and NIPT to rule out any form of congenital anomalies.
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