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Got my NT Scan scheduled thank goodness!

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At my last appointment on 11/27 my OB was really shocked and worried that I hadn't scheduled my NT scan yet, considering it needs to be done in the next 3-4 weeks. Well being a FTM I had NO idea I had to do it earlier and no one had really stressed it to me during my first appointment 4 weeks ago. I called the MFM associated with my practice and they were completely booked for the timeframe I need to have it done but they were very helpful and gave me the numbers to a few area hospitals that might have openings available. After 2 days of calling 3 different MFM places over and over, I finally got squeezed in on Dec.19th at a hospital about an hour away. Not ideal, but it's my own fault for not booking it earlier (even though I had no idea I needed to!) and I am so thankful they got me in! Whew!! Just had to share my huge sigh of relief! :)

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Re: Got my NT Scan scheduled thank goodness!

  • Rlblum711Rlblum711 member
    I'm an FTM also, what's NT scan and when does it need to be done?
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    Rlblum711 said:
    I'm an FTM also, what's NT scan and when does it need to be done?

    The NT scan (aka "Sequential Screening") is a genetic test that is a combination of an ultrasound and bloodwork. It tests for Down's syndrome in addition to some other genetic disorders. It can only be done during a specific stretch of time during the pregnancy - I want to say it's between 11 and 13 weeks? So the window you have to get it done is really small.

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  • Rlblum711Rlblum711 member
    Ooo ok, yeah knew what sequential screening was, didn't hear it called NT before. Phew I thought I was forgetting something. I need to make that appt too. I'm almost 11 weeks
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    Rlblum711 said:
    Ooo ok, yeah knew what sequential screening was, didn't hear it called NT before. Phew I thought I was forgetting something. I need to make that appt too. I'm almost 11 weeks
    Yeah I have found they call it different things based on who you ask! I'm not sure if it's just because I live outside a major city but they were really concerned that I hadn't scheduled yet, and it proved to be kind of a PITA to get in anywhere so I would call as soon as possible if I were you. GL!

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