FREE BETA-HCG (Prenatal screening)

Doctors advice women undergo the Free Beta hCG Test as a part of their prenatal screening. The test serves more than one purpose and becomes helpful for pregnant women by detecting – Signs of a potential miscarriage, signs of Down Syndrome in the fetus, signs of an Ectopic Pregnancy (a problematic form of pregnancy where the fertilised egg attaches to outside the uterus, and this can result in a miscarriage which may cause life-threatening condition). In India, the rate of miscarriage is higher than the rate globally. This has appeared to make Indian women more prone to miscarriages. So, taking every possible step to ensure the good health of the baby and the mother becomes of utmost importance. This involves going for a proper prenatal screening which includes the Free Beta hCG Test.