Antenatal Testing Flashcards
1
Q
What is antenatal testing?
A
Techniques used to monitor the health of the baby and mother
2
Q
Give the five examples of antenatal screening
A
- ultrasound
- anomaly scan
- biochemical tests
- diagnostic testing
- rhesus antibody testing
3
Q
Name two example of diagnostic testing
A
- amniocentesis
- chronic villus sampling
4
Q
What method of diagnostic testing is more reliable?
A
Amniocentesis is safer than CVS
5
Q
How can Rhesus antibody complications be avoided?
A
An injection of anti-D given as soon as birth to prevent foetal and mother blood mixing
