Fetal Abnormalities

Question 1

Major abnormal fetal structural conditions in pregnancy

Answer 1

2-3.5%

Question 2

Management of families following diagnosis of a fetal structural condition

Answer 2

Pregnancy, family and medical history should be performed
Confirmation of condition in the tertiary setting - consider 3D USS or MRI
Additional testing: ?parental blood testing if a genetic condition or congenital infection suspected, microarray
Counselling
subsequent care : continuing pregnancy, top, palliative care
Postnatal care: postmortem exam (imaging and genetic info) MDT debrief