I made, what I consider a huge mistake, by getting the Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound. We have no family history of chromosomal issues... Yet, I wanted to see my baby again, so I went to have it done. The next day I get a call at 8AM saying for me to come in because they did not get clear measurments. I knew something was not right. I went in they started again, this time the doctor was there too, not just the tech. The doctor tells me that the baby should have a nuchal fold of no more than 3mm and my baby has 6mm. He wanted me to speak with the Genetic Counselor. After about an hour, I decided to do the CVS test... the fun needle that goes through your tummy. I am waiting on the results.... I feel that knowledge is power so if my baby has Down?s, Turners, Trisomy #, or a heart defect that I would want to know now. Does anyone have any insight... Can ANY good news come from this?! I get the preliminary results in a few hours...
Re: Nuchal Fold 6mm at 13 Weeks... HELP!
Clearly you need to select words more carefully.
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I removed the word... however, look up any reseach and "mental retardation" is a MEDICAL TERM. Clearly, you are the one with out knowledge. Thank you for posting something rude during my difficult time.
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Unfortunately, the CVS test is just as invasive as the Amnio. I am only 13 weeks so the CVS test would be the only test they can do without waiting until 16 weeks for the amnio. Its almost the same procedure except the needle goes to the amniotic fluid
Did they tell you what your odds were? without that, I can't say if any good will come of it (but then again, the odds may come from your next test)
That is actually why I avoided these tests.
But
In OPs defense, mental retardation is a clinical term and is associated with a positive NT screen. She was right to use it.
OP I'm sorry you're going through this. I have no personal experience but wanted to send you positive vibes. I can't imag
This is so aggravating. The NT test is known for giving higher odds for problems and worrying people. I had a great measurement with my first and the bloodwork came back with a higher chance than normal. I forget the percentages. 
Well.. Here is an update: I received a call from my doctor this afternoon. He said that there is NO down's, turners or Trisomy abnormalities however, there is still a concern as to why the fluid is there. I will have many weeks of testing including a f
So here is the final results... everything is normal. The full results of the blood and CVS came in and our baby girl is healthy
We have to schedule a fetal EKG at 26 weeks to be on the safe side but so far so good. Thank you for every one that post