Opting out of Genetic Tests?

kcl219 · February 2016

I didn't have any of genetic pre-screening tests with DS because I didn't want the extra worry. I am leaning towards that route again this time around. Is anyone else opting not to test, even with all the new developments? Part of me is probably just scared of the results and the other part knows that either way I would not choose to end the pregnancy. I will be 33 years old next week so I'm creeping towards the age where my risks increase.

camichael84 · February 2016

I opted out with my first and will this time as well for the same reasons you mentioned. I believe AMA starts at 35, so I wouldn't let turning 33 scare you.

Also, there is a really good thread already on this discussion here: https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12660927/genetic-testing-yay-or-nay/p1

ETA: My first is only 17 months so my testing options were as good then as now. I still opted out.

Sporty1216 · February 2016

I'm opting out again. I did with my first pregnancy at 38 and will again with this one at 41. I know I wouldn't do a CVS or amnio (personal choice--no condemnation towards those who do/would), so there's really no point to doing the genetic screenings since If anything came back as higher risk, the next step would be those tests. I think you have to know what you would do if a high risk result
came back in order to decide whether or not to
do it. My OB has fully supported me in declining both times, so that has made it easier too.

AnnaS930 · February 2016

Opting out again, also did with my now 14 month old. It's just not for me

618mom22boys · February 2016

I opted out with my last 3 but being that I turn 35 during this pregnancy I am not opting out this time.

kcl219 · February 2016

Thank you all! I was offered a new blood test and US this time around that would occur around 11 weeks. I forgot the name of it, plus the new blood test that can also tell gender. I'm pretty sure I'm opting out of both, I guess with these tests being "new and advanced" I felt a sense of being irresponsible not taking advantage of the science. It's good knowing knowing I'm not that only one, thanks for the responses!

KarenBeth714 · February 2016

It could be the cvs test that they were offering you.. I'm getting it this Tuesday. It offers full genetic testing and can tell you the gender , but I won't get results for a week and a half.

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