GENETIC ABNORMALITIES IN PRENATAL TESTING AMONG MATERNAL WOMEN

Abstract

Background:

Pregnancy is a astounding journey bursting with happiness and expectation. Though, it can similarly be a period of indecision and apprehension, particularly when it emanates to genetic difficulties. Genetic complications can arise during pregnancy, foremost to probable health problems together the baby and the mother. Genetic problems can ascend due to a variability of issues, with inherited gene mutations, abnormalities in chromosomes, and environmental effects. Inherited gene mutations, which are crossed down from paternities to their offspring and can upsurge the risk of positive genetic syndromes. This study supports respected perceptions to the unending treatise, anticipating the penchant for aggressive prenatal screening technique to ensure comprehensive and ethically sound approach to prenatal care in the unique socio-cultural landscape of India.

Methods:

A cross-sectional  study design carried out  over a span of 12 months at a selected  tertiary care hospitals in India. A total of 190 pregnant women who underwent invasive prenatal testing via amniocentesis alongside with 95 partners participated in the research were selected through convenience sampling. To ensure a representative sample, participants were recruited from diverse demographic backgrounds

Results:

The greater part of members, 80% of expecting ladies and 75% of companions were mindful of hereditary testing choices. Amniotic fluid examination emerged as the most perceived strategy, with 70% of expecting ladies and 65% of companions learned about the system.

Conclusion:

 Amniotic fluid examination emerged as the most perceived strategy, with 70% of expecting ladies and 65% of companions learned about the system.