Not getting screened

Agreed, the risk of giving birth to children with chromosomal abnormalities (such as Down’s syndrome) to pregnant women over 45 is high. But the truth is, this may strike women who are far younger. ‘Screening facilities are available at most good hospitals, and all women should exercise this option. Also, the sonography test is completely safe as it doesn’t use X- rays but sound waves to detect any abnormalities,
‘A complete blood profile (especially blood sugar) is essential since Asian women are particularly predisposed to gestational diabetes,