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September 2013 Moms
Testing for Downs Syndrome....
How many ladies are opting for this testing between 11 and 12 weeks? I was reading about the procedure online, mine will be intravaginal where they thread a catheter through the cervix... and it kind of has me nervous that it could cause complications. What's everyone think? I figure its another ultrasound so opted to do it.
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Re: Testing for Downs Syndrome....
I opted out.
For me, the results won't change my mind and the risk factors involved with a false positive are really high. I am only 28, no D/S or anything in either of our families, we are both healthy, so we opted out. It's not so much the U/S that has a risk, but the further testing with a positive result increases your changes of m/c. 1/1000 positives are true positives.
I figure if I am 1 out of 1650 at my age who are at risk for a d/s child and my child has it, well that was God's plan to begin with. I couldn't handle the stress of a false positive.
I don't know about down there, but here the test is an u/s with blood work. If it's a positive, then it's an amnio.
I'm under 35, but plan to do the NT and the 10 week blood work. My doc said that besides testing for Downs, they can test for a few other conditions that would lead to the fetus being non-viable.
Personally, DH and I would like to know if the fetus is non-viable because it's easier to terminate in the first tri. As sad as it would be, I think I would have a much harder time carrying a baby that wouldn't make it to birth and dealing with a still birth later in pregnancy. If it is Downs, we definitely plan to keep the baby, but want to make sure we have plenty of time to do research on all the specialists, procedures, and programs we'll need once LO gets here.
My doc gave me some resources to look up additional info on the tests...after I get a chance to do some research tonight, I'll try to come back on and post what I've found and what the other diseases are that they can test for.
ETA: I don't plan to do an amnio, CVS, or other intrusive testing unless something shows up on the NT and/or bloodwork that would require additional confirmation through one of these methods.
Are you having a CVS done? They usually only do that if you were at a higher risk based on your NT scan and blood test. Have you already had those?
I will be having the 1st tri screening (nt scan and blood test). My appt is next Friday. We won't be doing any additional testing unless something comes back abnormal. We do have a history of genetic disease in DH's family and we want to be well informed and prepared if there are any complications.
We feel exactly the same way. We did MaterniT21 this week, and the scan is on the 20th...
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I'm not sure. We're still thinking about it, and will discuss further with our doc at the appointment next week.
DH is a carrier for a genentic disease that can be very, very serious or very mild- neurofibromatosis. Our doc is taking some time to learn more about it to see what she thinks we should/could do with regards to prenatal testing.
It's tricky.
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The NT test, in combination with bloodwork, looks for a variety of things i think.
We're doing it because of me being 34, but also DH is frothing at the mouth to do it. My OBGYN does not routinely offer it, and last time around we missed the window. This time I asked about it right away so we'll do it.
I thought it was just a u/s.
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I guess I was reading the wrong thing and will be having the NT scan done during my next appointment. Wondering if I should worry about it because I am only 26 years old. I think they're wanting to do the scan because I am adopted and have no clue of my genetic line, that and at the time I couldn't really answer any questions about the dads genetics.
Same thing for me. I'm going to do it, but it's just a blood test and an US. My doc said they don't do it because they want to terminate the pregnancy, they do it to be prepared. If there is a problem, the hospital I will be delivering at does not have the equipment nor specialists to deal with something like a heart defect. Knowing in advance would help us and my doc prepare. It won't change my mind as to whether or not we are keeping the baby, but I do want to make sure to have the best care ready when baby is born if there is a problem or potential problem.
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Yeah I was a little confused by your original post because the 1st tri screening is completely non-invasive and doesn't involve a catheter. Given the fact that you were adopted it might be wise to go ahead and have it done, regardless of your age. If insurance covers it then you really have nothing to lose. There are no such thing as "false positives" they just tell you if you have a higher chance of having something wrong. From there you can decide if it's worth undergoing more invasive testing. I'm just a firm believer in being well informed of your risks and options. Good luck!
Good luck
I had blood work this week. They took 9 vials. I'm having them test for whatever they can use the blood for. One of those was for MaterniT21. Said results should be in about 2 weeks. We will decide what we do next after those results. I'm 35.
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I never even thought about this. I think I will opt out if asked though. I know it wouldn't change my mind about the baby but I would be worried that it would change DH as much as I hate to think that. I know at least one person that was told their baby would have downs and they were pushed to abort because of it and their son was born with no problems whatsoever.
I would rather just find out when LO is born.
We are going to do it because my uncle has Downs. I also think that it may be attributed to my grandmother being like 38 when he was born, but I would still like to have a heads up. Not that it would change anything, but it is something that I would like to prepare for.