Prenatal diagnostics
Prenatal diagnostics offers expectant parents the opportunity to check the health of their unborn baby at an early stage and to identify any risks in good time.
Through targeted examinations and tests, congenital diseases, genetic abnormalities and developmental disorders can be diagnosed at an early stage, giving parents security and the opportunity to prepare for the birth as best as possible.
In our practice, we use a variety of prenatal diagnostic methods, including ultrasound examinations, blood tests, and genetic testing. These methods enable us to identify potential risks early on and initiate appropriate measures to provide the best possible care for mother and child.
We are by your side throughout the entire prenatal diagnostic process, providing you with sensitive support and guidance. We take great care to listen to your needs and questions and offer you a trusting environment where you feel safe and well cared for.
If you would like more information about prenatal diagnostics or are interested in our prenatal medical services, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to answer your questions and provide you with all the necessary information. Together, we can ensure that you receive optimal prenatal diagnostic care to best protect the health of your unborn baby.
First trimester test
This test is carried out towards the end of the first trimester, around the 12th week of pregnancy, and is covered by health insurance. It involves measuring the baby's nuchal fold using ultrasound. At the request of the parents-to-be, a blood test can be carried out on the mother in addition to the ultrasound to determine two hormones. This allows the statistical risk of trisomy 21, also known as Down's syndrome, as well as trisomy 13 and 18 to be calculated. If the risk is greater than 1:1000, further tests are considered.
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a modern genetic test. A blood sample is taken from the pregnant woman to analyze the genetic material of the unborn child. This test method enables the early detection of genetic anomalies such as trisomy 21, trisomy 18 and trisomy 13 with a high degree of reliability. In contrast to invasive tests such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling, NIPT poses no risk to the unborn child. The blood sample can be taken at around the 10th week of pregnancy and the test result is available after around 2 weeks. This test is covered by health insurance if there is an increased risk in the examination of the nuchal fold with blood analysis. Otherwise it costs approx. 500CHF.
Invasive prenatal diagnostics
Invasive prenatal diagnostics includes chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis. This involves removing fetal cells from the amniotic cavity through a fine needle, cultivating them and examining them for various diseases. Although the examination is generally not very painful for the mother, it carries a small risk of miscarriage and should therefore be carefully considered.
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