Tests for birth defects you should know about

The foetal anomaly ultrasound scan is the most common prenatal test in Malaysia because of its wide availability. Photo: Filepic

One of the first things that goes through a pregnant mother’s mind, after the initial joy of discovering her pregnancy, is the question of whether her unborn baby is normal and healthy.

The vast majority of babies are usually fine, but around 3% will have some form of birth defect.