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Milestone Decision/1st Trimester/Pregnancy & Birth

Which prenatal screening approach should I choose?

3781 moms shared how they navigated this decisionRight on time for 🤰 1st-trimester

3 approaches by moms

NIPT Screening50% moms chose this path
A blood test checking fetal DNA for chromosomal abnormalities, such as Harmony and Panaroma.
Suits older moms or those wanting the highest accuracy without miscarriage risks. You just give a blood sample and wait about a week for the detailed results.
JM
Jingyi M.. · First-time mom · 12 weeks pregnant
Did Harmony test at 10 weeks at Thomson Medical. Cost a bomb but the peace of mind was totally worth it for us.
SB
Suharti B.. · Experienced mom · 14 weeks pregnant
Skipped OSCAR and went straight for Panorama this time. Results took ten days, but finding out the gender early was a nice bonus.
OSCAR Scan35% moms chose this path
Combines ultrasound and blood test to estimate the risk of chromosomal conditions like Down Syndrome
Suits moms delivering at public hospitals who want a subsidized, reliable baseline risk assessment. The ultrasound takes time if baby isn't in the right position, but seeing them is reassuring.
HF
Hui Fen L.. · First-time mom · 16 weeks pregnant
Did OSCAR at KKH since it is subsidized. Baby was uncooperative so the sonographer had to poke my tummy to get the neck measurement.
AR
Anita R.. · Working mom · 20 weeks pregnant
Chose FTS because I really wanted the early detailed scan. The blood test showed low risk, so my gynae said NIPT wasn't necessary.
Combined Approach5% moms chose this path
Doing both the NIPT blood test and the nuchal translucency ultrasound.
Suits anxious parents who want both genetic accuracy and a physical check of fetal development. It is the most expensive route but covers structural issues that blood tests miss.
WY
Wei Yan T.. · First-time mom · 18 weeks pregnant
I am super kiasu so I paid for both Harmony and the NT scan. Gynae said it was overkill but I needed to know.

Expert guidance

First-trimester screenings assess the risk of chromosomal conditions like Down syndrome. NUH notes OSCAR offers a 90% detection rate, while MoneySmart estimates NIPT costs SGD $1,100-$2,500 for higher accuracy. What matters most is choosing your preferred certainty level, as these optional tests occur between weeks 11 and 14.

Official sources
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KKH

Parenting decisions are personal, and every child is different. The information shared here includes real experiences from moms and guidance from expert and public sources, but should not replace professional medical or healthcare advice.

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