Hello doctor! I am 12 weeks and 2 days pregnant. I had an ultrasound and the nuchal translucency was 1.2 and I also did a Double test. The result I received was an increased risk of Down syndrome, the ratio is 1:172. I did another NIPT test, but the results will take 7 more days.

Nuchal translucency measurement is a necessary and important test for mothers during pregnancy. Nuchal translucency measurement results will help doctors diagnose the risk of birth defects in the fetus. So how can nuchal translucency be measured?

Measuring nuchal translucency is a necessary and very important task in monitoring the development of the fetus. Usually in the 11th-14th week of pregnancy, the pregnant mother will be instructed by the doctor to measure nuchal translucency. Based on the results of the nuchal translucency measurement, the doctor will make a diagnosis of the condition of the fetus. If the results are abnormal,