Approximately three out of every 1,000 newborns in the Indore region are affected with Down Syndrome, a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21. This condition leads to ...

Non-invasive prenatal tests simply help expecting parents make informed decisions with all of the readily available information.” ...

Genetic testing through amniocentesis (a genetic test of the amniotic fluid surrounding a baby during pregnancy) or chorionic villus sampling (another prenatal diagnostic test) can confirm the ...

The chorionic sac encompasses the fetus and the amnion and is covered with chorionic villi until the 8th week. After the 8th week, these villi are constricted due to a decreased blood supply until ...