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kc0721
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Quad Screen Yay/Nay
kc0721
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I really need some advice ladies. I keep going back and fourth on if I want to do the test or not do the test. I didn't do the first tri test, which from what the dr. said, is a little more accurate than the quad screening. I just keep thinking I dont wanna put myself through the worry of false positives/or having to subject myself and the baby to more tests if it does come back positive. On the other hand, it would be nice to be prepared if something was/is wrong. I'm just having mixed feelings on doing the test. Did most of you ladies do the test?? What are your feelings towards the test??
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Re: Quad Screen Yay/Nay
We got the test done and I'm glad I did. I know there is a risk of false positives. But, for us it was worth it in case there was something wrong. We wanted to be prepared.
I think that we would get the screening done again if we have future children.
natural m/c and d&c at 10 weeks - 1/24/2014
DX w/ hetero C677t and A1298C MTHFR - 3/4/2014
She told me today that she wouldn't recommend one way or another. She said it's a lot to think about and that she's had patients that do and some that don't. She said it's a lot of soul searching and just doing what you feel is right. I was hoping for a little more guidance on it, however I guess it truly is all up to the person. I'm leaning more towards thinking we won't do it.
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We did not have the screening done because we knew nothing would change our minds about the pregnancy.
We didn't do it. We also didn't want the worrying that came along with negative or false positive results, and knew the u/s would be more diagnostic. I knew I would worry too much and wanted to enjoy my pregnancy without constantly thinking that something could be wrong. I felt like me not being stressed, which likely would have led to me not eating, drinking, or sleeping well, would be healthier for me and the baby.
Is this Dr. P that you are seeing now? If so, my two cents - initially I hoped for more guidance from her, but grew to appreciate her allowing us to make our own decisions. It made me feel more confident/competent as a patient. That being said, she will definitely tell you if there is something you should worry about or give her recommendation when it really counts.
We did not, but I think it's definitely a personal choice. When we asked our dr he told us that given that DH and I were both healthy and not in any major risk groups, he didn't think it was definitely a necessity. We discussed the high rate of false positives, which would potentially lead to more invasive testing. When I was still unsure and started pushing him, he told us that unless we would terminate if the baby had Downs Syndrome, then he would not bother.
I have also seen several posts on other boards where people have had completely normal results but then their baby was born with some horrible condition - so to me, I didn't want the false sense of security either. Like Amy, I chose to believe (or hope) that anything serious would be picked up on the u/s.
However, if it is covered by your insurance and you want to peace of mind, I don't think there's any harm it it. You just need to know that there are no guarantees!