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If you saw a Peri due to elevated risk, please come in!

My NT Scan results came back showing an elevated risk for Down Syndrome.  We are seeing a perinatologist on Wednesday.

I was wondering how often you saw the peri.  Just that once?  Did you opt to do an amnio?  Did you need to continue seeing the peri a intervals throughout your pregnancy?  Did you get an u/s at the 1st appointment with the peri?  Any info you care to pass along will be appreciated!

Part of me is worried because we are moving next month and I just don't know what to expect. Just another unknown in my crazy little world!

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Re: If you saw a Peri due to elevated risk, please come in!

  • *Raising Hand*.

    I went to Peri anyway b/c of my age (38)  and it was there that I got the NT scan at 11 weeks.  NT scan itself was fine, but then bloodwork came back at 1/15 chance of DS. (What were your numbers, did they tell you? Remember that my 1 in 15 is still 93.3% chance of being fine.)  I saw the peri at 11 weeks for NT, then 15 weeks for amnio which turned out normal!!!!) , then once more at 20 weeks for final u/s, (to measure heart, kidneys, etc) and I've graduated.

    I would assume that you will get an u/s at your first appt.  I was on the fence about getting an amnio (I didn't with 1st pg, b/c all bloodwork screens came back fine) but when I got the above results I made the decision right away to do amnio.  

     When done by a peri, recent research has shown that the odds of miscarriage are 1/800-1/1600!! (Far smaller than my risk of DS!!) 

     

    HTH

  • Thanks for your reply!

    My NT u/s measurment was good (1.6). . . but given my age (37), I really should not have been surprised by the blood test results.  My OB's nurse gave me 3 sets of numbers: 1/294, 1/153 and 1/171.  She said that the peri would explain it all to me.

    I am really trying to remain calm and remember that my risks are elevated--just that.  Hearing about your experience really helps.  Thanks for sharing!  I wish it were Wednesday!!!!

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  • I started off with a peri due to diabetes but we had a high risk of downs also and did an amnio. I got ultrasounds at least once per month if not more.
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  • I see a peri but not because of bad NT results.  I get an u/s at almost every visit.  I can't just drop by to see him - I have to go on my regular schedule every 4-6 wks.  If I have spotting or an issue like PTL, I would have to be seen by my obgyn first.  Peri is 2nd line of treatment.  They are more apt to do u/s than my obgyn - in fact I only had one u/s at my obgyn so far.

    I did not get an amnio, but my friend got an amnio at the same peri that I go to.  Make sure you ask how many they do, if you need to have it done.  I probably would not have it done even if they recommended it.  She saw him because of a different issue than me.  She had a baby with a heart defect ,a twin that didn't make it.  So she had regular visits with the peri - I think every 4 wks until 30 or so (not sure).  They had to watch her for any preterm labor due to the twin not making it after 18/20 wks.

  • Thanks!  I'm trying to get a feel for what to expect (as best that I can knowing each situation is unique). 
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  • Also my obgyn doesn't even do the NT scan, so I see the same peri for that.

    I'm also seeing him because of gestational diabetes.  I get weekly u/s starting this week - 36 until term.

  • We went to a Peri because I was carrying twins and because one the placentas was very low, moderate previa (sp?). 

    We saw her every 3 weeks for an u/s to check growth and every 4 weeks for a growth scan to make sure they were both growing.  They will probably monitor you a lot. 

    twin girls after 43 months of TTC.. Katherine Emily (5 lbs 12 oz 19 1/4 in) and Karly Elizabeth (5lbs 7 oz 19 in) imageLilypie!!My bio!! !!My Blog!! imageimage

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  • I go to a peri because my 20 week scan showed my singleton has a single umblical artery. I have to have monthly u/s until I deliver. Best Wishes to you!
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