Hello My sister is 22 weeks pregnant The doctor said she needs to have…

Hello My sister is 22 weeks pregnant The doctor said she needs to have an abortion, otherwise the baby will be born with Down syndrome, but the risk is low Everything is fine on the ultrasound What should we do?

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Hello! I understand how worrying this is. Briefly and step-by-step, what you can do now: 1. Ask the doctor what their statement is based on — which specific test/analysis (screening, NIPT, biochemistry, maternal age, ultrasound) and what the exact results are. 2. An ultrasound without signs of anomalies lowers the probability, but does not give a 100% guarantee. 3. For a definitive answer they offer diagnostic tests: amniocentesis with karyotype/microarray (provides a reliable result). NIPT is a screening, not a definitive diagnosis. 4. Discuss risks and timing with the doctor: amniocentesis is usually possible at this stage, but discuss complication risks and legal/medical time limits for pregnancy termination with your physician. 5. Ask for a referral to a prenatal diagnostics specialist or a genetic counselor and/or a second opinion from another obstetrician. 6. Support: if needed, I can help draft a list of questions for the doctor or advise how to find a geneticist. If your sister has severe anxiety or symptoms of complications — seek medical attention urgently.

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