Prenatal tests

In the pregnancy it is possible to have your unborn child examined for a number of congenital disorders. This is called prenatal screening.
These examinations are not mandatory - You determine if you want to undergo these tests.

You can select two tests:
- Screening for down, edwards and patausyndroom.
- The anomaly scan (20-week ultrasound)

Prenatal screening for Down-, Edwards' and Patau's syndrome

When you decide that you want to be tested for Down-, Edwards' and Patau's syndrome, you can select one of two tests:

  • the combined test
  • the NIPT

More information in the brochure Screening for Down-, Edwards- and Patau's syndrome< and on the website

The anomaly scan

This research takes place in the 20th week and is therefore also called the 20 weeks ultrasound.
The main objective of the ultrasound is to establish whether the child has spina bifida or anencephaly. The ultrasound also examines the development of the child’s internal organs. This may reveal other physical defects. Finally, the ultrasound will establish whether the child is growing normally and whether there is sufficient amniotic fluid.

More information about the 20-week ultrasound

Information

During the first appointment we can inform you in detail about the possibilities of prenatal screening.
Do you want to prepare yourself for this conversation? Then read the information on the website: www.onderzoekvanmijnongeborenkind.nl. On this site you will also find a selection aid "A conscious choice" and tips on how you can discuss with each other or others whether you want these studies. Furthermore, you can read stories of women who also had to choose whether they wanted to do this research.