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genetic counseling prior to MaterniT21?

hologram87hologram87 member
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I had my first appointment at my doctor's office last week.  I met with the nurse who just went over a lot of information.  At that time, I asked about the MaterniT21 test because I would like to get this test done.   She told me that I would have to go to one of our local hospitals that has a Genetic counseling/testing department.  I would have to meet with someone to talk about our family history and they would give me options for further testing. I am just having a hard time deciding if this is a good decision.  I haven't had any ultrasounds done so it's not like they have seen anything that would indicate further testing.  I'm a worrier by nature so when I heard of the MaterniT21 test I thought that it would give me some peace of mind.

For those of you that have had the MaterniT21 test, did you have to do this first?  Or were you able to just get the test?

 

Any  help or suggestions would be appreciated!

 

Thanks!

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Re: genetic counseling prior to MaterniT21?

  • Jent5101Jent5101 member
    My OB's office had recently started offering it to moms over 35, so that is why I did it. If they hadn't been offering it yet, I probably would have just done the nt scan and bloodwork like I did with my previous pregnancies. My doctor did also say I cou
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  • bkeane619bkeane619 member
    I went to a place and spoke to genetic counselor.  It took around an hour.  It was very informative.  I had the Verifi test less than a week later.  It's the same as MaterniT21.  Got the results about two weeks later.  I feel
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  • mobilejenmobilejen member

    I did the Materni T21 last week & did not have to meet w/ a genetic counselor.  When I looked into the verify test, the company required you to meet w/ a genetic counselor. I opted to go with the MaterniT21 because I didn't want to drive to th

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  • HollywoggHollywogg member
    I'm getting the maternity 21 test at my ob's office. They said the company would contact me directly with the results and if necessary at that point I would be set up with a genetic counselor to speak to.
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  • goatgirlnycgoatgirlnyc member

    I had the MaterniT21 test done in February. I did have to meet with a genetic counselor before they took my blood. I actually didn't mind and found it alleviated a whole lot of stress involved with the test. She was really nice and I didn't f

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  • Surfergirl013Surfergirl013 member
    I was very happy about getting the MaterniT21. The counselor is not like it sounds - we also said we did not want to meet with anyone, because it would not change our decision, we just wanted to be prepared, but it was very informative and they ask you a
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  • RedLuciaRedLucia member

    Meeting with the genetic counselor is required before the Verifi test at the clinic I attend. The counselor asked me the same questions that my OB had already documented in my clinic chart. Also when we asked questions in any more detail than is alread

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