if screening tests (such as the triple test, or nuchal scan) show that your baby is high risk for Down's.An amniocentesis test may also be recommended if you already have a child with Down's or other genetic/chromosomal abnormality, or if there is a family

Oxford researchers are giving hope to would-be-parents with an embryo test that could increase future IVF pregnancy success rates from 30 to 100 per cent.At the moment many cycles of IVF do not lead to pregnancy because of chromosomal abnormalities

Obstetrician Leonie says: You should have been offered some medical investigations to try and determine the cause of your miscarriages.These should include chromosomal checks on both you and your partner, and a trans-vaginal scan to exclude

the possible reasons why your baby died. Genetic defects are the main cause of miscarriage, so get checked for chromosomal problems or inherited diseases. If it was due to a blood clot, you might be prescribed heparin in conjunction with a low-dose aspirin

abnormalities by examining all the structures of the body. We will also determine the risk of Down's syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. We do this using ultrasound and a blood test.'What tests will I be offered? The nuchal fold translucency test

abnormalities. You'll be offered a diagnostic test if your screening indicates that your baby has a high risk of any chromosomal or other disorders. Diagnostic tests do have a very small chance of miscarriage and they are not compulsory. Before you have

to the child, the person, the soul - not just focus on the disability.We also have something else exciting to look forward to - another baby - a girl! I had a CVS test [chorionic vilus sampling, an antenatal diagnostic test which detects chromosomal

), your age and blood test information to estimate your risk of having a baby with Down’s syndrome or other chromosomal abnormalities. If you’re expecting twins, check if they’re likely to share a placenta or have one each. A shared placenta means