If so, was it worth it? My friend did it with her firat and it came back that her son had Down's Syndrome. He doesn't.
From what I've read on it, it's not very reliabe. Just curious about any experiences you all have had.
27 y/o - Dx with PCOS 7/10/13 - Started on Metformin 8/26/13.
BFP - 11/19/13 EDD - 7/18/14
Re: Has anyone opted for the testing for Down's?
I had both the NT scan and the chromosomal blood test.
I opted to not have it because my deductible is crazy. $4800.
27 y/o - Dx with PCOS 7/10/13 - Started on Metformin 8/26/13.
BFP - 11/19/13 EDD - 7/18/14
It's offensive to say you'd never do the tests because you wouldn't have an abortion.
Tons of women who don't want abortions do those tests, many of them because they want to make sure their baby has proper health care from birth.
And some women learn that their baby is incompatible with life at the scan, so even if they planned on carrying to term, things change.
We decided to do the NT scan as well as the materni21 test.
We wanted to know what are chance is. Even if our baby was Downs we would still have the baby.
We just wanted to know so we could prepare. Baby's with Downs can have heart issues so we would want to make sure Dr know at delivery just in case.
There are fetal abnormalities that are far far worse. Abnormalities that are completely incompatible with life. And there are circumstances where not only fetal health, but maternal health, are very much in danger.
The argument that "I wouldn't abort a baby with downs so there is no need for testing" is so incomplete and naive it is ridiculous.
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And that there was a life-threatening complication to HER.
So, for those who'd die to deliver your baby... Does that "never ever abort" apply if baby is terminal as well as mom? Or if the condition will end the mom's life before the baby reaches viability? There's zero reason to "die for your baby" if you're going to die before baby can survive outside of your womb, or when baby will never be able to live.
Again, it's naive to say you'd never abort.
27 y/o - Dx with PCOS 7/10/13 - Started on Metformin 8/26/13.
BFP - 11/19/13 EDD - 7/18/14
Murder is murder, in my book. If the baby will die on being born then that's how it will happen, not at my own hand. Be offended if you like, it doesn't really matter to me.
What the actual fuck? I know a woman whose baby suffered amniotic band syndrome. The bands were slicing her baby's limbs. Every kick & movement was excruciating for this baby because the bands were tight & cutting off circulation. That baby was suffering & eventually the bands sliced the cord. This mother was going to terminate. That's not murder. That's mercy. Had this baby made it to term their quality of life would have been next to zero.
It's not up to you to behave like a condescending asshole when you've never experienced a living nightmare. There but for the Grace of God & various other benevolent deities go any one of us. You just never know.
Pull your head out of your ass, think with compassion & stop acting like a judgmental, ignorant twat. Jesus Christ. Ignorance like this makes my blood boil.
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You're a dumbass.
I'd rather have a dumbass like you think I was a murderer than to leave my older child without a mother. This lady faced that choice. I think her daughter is pretty happy mommy is still around.
You don't get bonus points from God for sacrificing your life.
Oh, hell no. You did not really just say that. I am so thankful that I have never had to make that heart wrenching decision and I hope I never do. I truly feel for the women who have. That has to be one of the hardest decisions to make. And then you come along and spew vile bullshit such as this. Get the FUCK out of here and never come back, you hateful, stupid bitch. You fucking disgust me.
Well aren't you a little ball of nastiness with a Christmas bow on it. You've never been there and, God willing, you never will be. But show a little bit of compassion for the parents who have had to make this heartbreaking choice.
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The chaos involved with the multiple transfers was scary. My sister had to stay in the first hospital knowing her little girl was across town. She would have given anything to have known so at least have been at the best hospital
for her child's care to begin with. Doctors who are aware of the condition would have been made available and ready as she was induced. While ultimately nothing might have changed, the emotional upheaval of the transfers and coordinating care would have been lessened.
Do the screening. Then line up the most knowledgeable OB, MFM specialist, pediatrician, and hospital in the event you learn of a specific condition through the screening. That way, the hospital community is ready and your child receives the best possible care.
Hmmm, have my baby suffer and die from a life threatening disease or birth defect for what would be a short miserable life<spare my baby the pain and suffering.
I think it is way more selfish and WRONG to birth a child knowing they are going to die and SUFFER from it than it is too spare yourself and your baby the grief.
And...it doesn't matter what reasons a woman, her doctor and family have for a legal, safe medical procedure. Until we require forced organ donation, abortion should be legal. I like the right to my bodily autonomy. I know, I know...big word for the anti-choice crowd.
Even if I found out my baby had a higher chance of having down syndrome, at least I can prepare myself and research resources to ensure my baby has the best chances at living a normal, fun, and wonderful life. I don't find it stressful - I find it challenging and new. Every child is a blessing and deserves a prepared momma and daddyo!
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