Maternal Serum Screening: The Blood Test for Down’s Syndrome and Spina Bifida

Subtitle

Blood test for Down’s syndrome and spina bifida, The

Synopsis

Explains the advantages and disadvantages of serum screening for Down’s syndrome and spina bifida in order to provide couples expecting a baby with sufficient information to decide whether or not to have the test. Introduces people with Down’s syndrome and spina bifida and explains their problems. Looks at the nature of the blood test and the fact that only about two thirds of cases are identified. Demonstrates amniocentesis - the collecting of fluids from around the baby. Emphasises throughout the voluntary nature of the procedure.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 15 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Notes

Updated and replaced in 1997 by SCREENING FOR DOWN’S SYNDROME: MATERNAL SERUM SCREENING

Uses

Pregnant women and their partners; primary care education; school health education.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

amniocentesis; antenatal care; Down’s syndrome; medical examination; obstetrics; pregnancy - human; spina bifida

Credits

Writer

John Burn

Distributor

Name

University of Newcastle, Television Service

Notes

No longer in existence as a distributor