Prenatal tests
Would you like to know more about prenatal screening?
You’ll have an conversation about this with us (counseling) during your first appointment.
In this conversation, we’ll explore together what you need in order to make a choice that suits you. You can also ask any questions you may have. Two people hear more than one, so bring your partner or someone else along to the conversation. After the session, you decide for yourself whether or not you want to proceed with any tests.
There are two types of prenatal screening:
Screening for Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Patau syndrome: the NIPT (non-invasive prenatal test).
Screening for physical abnormalities: the 13-week scan and the 20-week scan.
These screenings are not mandatory — it’s entirely up to you whether or not to have them, and which ones you choose.
Before the appointment, please read the information and watch the videos.
Write down any questions you may have and bring them with you to the consultation!
For more information on prenatal and neonatal screening (PNS), visit:
www.pns.nl