In NSW a chromosome abnormality is diagnosed in about 1:800 pregnancies, with the level of risk varying with the age of the mother. Testing for chromosome abnormalities is available to any pregnant woman. Newcastle Ultrasound are experts in prenatal scanning. We were among the first in the area to offer amniocentesis and chorion villus sampling […]
Why do I need chromosome testing during my pregnancy? Testing for chromosome abnormalities is available to all pregnant women who choose access to this information. Babies can be born with chromosome abnormalities with no prior family history, and the risk increases with age. Screening tests (NIPTs or nuchal translucency) are used in combination with invasive […]