Optional Testing

LeviJeans · April 2014

Alright, I'm a planner, Type A personality. So I like doing tons of research, reading, and obtaining any knowledge I can about everything. So let's talk about the lovely optional screenings that are offered! I'm specifically talking right now about the First trimester prenatal screening and ultrasound exam aka "combined screen," "sequential screen," and/or "Nuchal Translucency".

So let's talk about it! If you've done it before pros and cons. If you've already decided, why or why not? For us, since it's optional, that means we have to pay separately and insurance does not cover it, although it does go towards our deductible. I'd love to have a conversation about this with others who may be going through the same decision.

mrsdabruzzi · April 2014

I know there was another post about this exact thing a few days back. Try checking for it.

OhBaby+2013 · April 2014

Not doing any testing. We didn't with DS either. I'm also a type A planner, however I want to just enjoy my pregnancy.

LeviJeans · April 2014

mrsdabruzzi said:

I know there was another post about this exact thing a few days back. Try checking for it.

I've looked for it, but do not see it. Link?

ETA: I searched for "Test," "testing," "screen," and "screening" and nothing came up. Maybe I'm missing an important buzz word

BankerBSN · April 2014

I am going to be doing the genetic screens. I would want to be prepared if there were issues.

JunkieBrewster · April 2014

I am opting for all tests because of my age. I will not continue a pregnancy that will cause my child suffering or guarantees death. Some things, I will be fine with - Downs, Spina Bifida, etc. But there are some things I will not put my family through.

mrsdabruzzi · April 2014

Its titled optional pregnancy screening tests. Idk how to share it but it was posted April 23rd . it's the 7th page back ony smartphone. Hope you can find it.

chicorojo · April 2014

I will get any testing I can. I want to be prepared, also it could change the hospital we deliver at if there are any problems.

LupeVallejo · April 2014

There was a poll regarding this… you might find the poll and discussions helpful.

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/comment/81398736/

nopegoat · April 2014

Not doing it. Too many false positives and I don't want the added stress. I also figure if anything is really wrong they will find it when they get all the measurements around 20wks.

Meether · April 2014

We are only doing the covered tests. We are low risk (both 28, no known family occurrence, and we have a dd). My insurance covers the downs and spina bifida screenings, and they are fairly non invasive, so I will do them. We just like knowing ahead of time.

jayellekay · May 2014

I would do them if they were offered locally. They just don't do them here, for anyone...if you have a known genetic history of these things, doctors here will refer you to a larger city.

kz's_girlygirl · May 2014

We are doing them. I did them in my last pregnancy as well- my insurance does cover it. I want to know what cards we are being dealt so we can be prepared.

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