Question

Ultrasound is used during genetic counselling to give advise on

• A. Expected delivery date
• B. Foetal viability
• C. Congenital disease
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Genetic counselling is associated with a prenatal and postnatal diagnosis. Genetic counsellor performs various methods such as amniocentesis, ultrasound and karyotypes to determine the congenital diseases, sex determination and chromosomal abnormalities. First trimester ultrasound is done to test the number of fetus, estimate the age of the fetus (gestational age), chromosomal defect, birth defects related to spinal cord and brain. The second trimester ultrasound is done to estimate the age of the fetus, heart problems or neural tube defect, position of amniotic fluid and placenta etc. The third trimester ultrasound is done to check the movement and size of the fetus, position of amniotic fluid and placenta, expected delivery date etc.

So, the correct option is D.