Not all newborns in the world are born healthy, and there are still some cases of newborn diseases, which may be due to family inheritance or partial genetic mutations in the fetus caused by certain accidents in the mother. Children with Down syndrome are one of them, so what exactly is a Down syndrome child?
Children with Down syndrome refer to those with Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21 syndrome, which is a chromosomal abnormality caused by an increase in the number of chromosomes 21. Most children with Down syndrome have a short and flat head, short front and back necks, prominent eyeballs, wide distance between the eyes, small ears, almost no earlobes, and are accompanied by intellectual disability.
Preventive measures:
1. Genetic counseling should be conducted before delivery to determine if there is a family history of Down syndrome, and then consult with a professional hospital to prevent the baby from developing Down syndrome.
2. Conduct regular prenatal check ups and cooperate with doctors to perform Down syndrome screening. Down syndrome screening refers to prenatal screening tests for Down syndrome, mainly by detecting the mother's blood, and then checking the concentration of fetal protein, free estriol, and chorionic gonadotropin, combined with various data such as maternal weight to judge the fetus.
3. The age of pregnancy should be appropriate and not delayed too late. The probability of elderly mothers giving birth to Down syndrome is high, so it is important to avoid getting pregnant or giving birth at an advanced age.
4. During pregnancy, it is important to maintain good sleep habits. Do not stay up late, do not drink alcohol, stay away from secondhand smoke, and also stay away from radiation. Have a strong awareness of protecting the fetus in the womb.
