Genetic Testing

brittnic86 · May 2016

Anyone else not doing genetic testing? We decided not to do it...but we still have time to change our minds. I guess I'm wondering if it's really something absolutely necessary?

emisi · May 2016

We did it, it was nice to have the peace of mind. Everything came back low risk.

brittnic86 · May 2016

I get the peace of mind...but I guess I'm not overly worried (for once). We don't have any history of any genetic disorders or birth defects in our families....

DiFazette · May 2016

@brittnic86 - I think there's a few different kids people chose from. The Maternit21, panorama type tests/The standard 1st tri blood draws that most insurance covers (and I think they cover as a rule since you're having twins) and the NT scan. We're doing the standard blood work and NT scan. It's really personal preference. Would you do the standard blood work/NT scan or electing out of everything?

tarheelcaroline · May 2016

Yep @brittnic86 we aren't doing testing either. It isn't necessary but some people prefer to do them for all kinds of reasons. For us it made more sense not to, but it's good to have a long conversation with your OB, NMW, or whoever to make sure all your questions are answered.

tarheelcaroline · May 2016

Oh wait scratch that, we are doing the standard blood work panel!

brittnic86 · May 2016

@DiFazette well I think I had the standard blood work..OB panel blood work. I guess I'm not really sure....this is my first pregnancy. We've never had anyone in either of our families have Down syndrome. I guess I don't really see the point, it's not like it's something that can be fixed if they do have it.

Kacie209 · May 2016

I know the topic is people NOT doing the the test, but we are... as our oldest nephew (he's 7) has Down Dyndomre. Whatever we get back, it more than likely won't matter.

ashleaf2018 · May 2016

Right now, I'm unsure about the genetic testing. There is a possibility of baby inheriting epidermolytic hyperkeratosis from FI, but insurance does not cover the testing for that. I have been in contact with the hospital closest to us that performs the testing and am hoping that the OOP cost is feasible and that there will be some sort of payment plan available. It's frustrating because not knowing would mean having to have a C-section which I don't want but if it is too costly to do the testing, we may not have a choice. I definitely would not terminate if baby did have it, but it will dictate the treatment both baby and I receive, and I'd rather know what to expect going into it.

ashleaf2018 · May 2016

Right now, I'm unsure about the genetic testing. There is a possibility of baby inheriting epidermolytic hyperkeratosis from FI, but insurance does not cover the testing for that. I have been in contact with the hospital closest to us that performs the testing and am hoping that the OOP cost is feasible and that there will be some sort of payment plan available. It's frustrating because not knowing would mean having to have a C-section which I don't want but if it is too costly to do the testing, we may not have a choice. I definitely would not terminate if baby did have it, but it will dictate the treatment both baby and I receive, and I'd rather know what to expect going into it.

karmba · May 2016

We're only doing the standard blood work. We have no family history of genetic issues and I'm not AMA or high risk so insurance won't cover anything.

sourlemon · May 2016

We aren't doing anything including the quad screen. We did the Quad screen last time, results came back abnormal, insurance wouldn't cover anything else, and I was a panicked mess until the day after DD was born when I asked the doctor if anything was wrong with her. Honestly, it totally emotionally ruined the second part of my pregnancy. We wouldn't not have the baby no matter what tests show, so we decided never again. I'm so much more relaxed this time not knowing.

penelope4612 · May 2016

We did the NT scan and the standard bloodwork. Everything came back low risk. Insurance wouldn't cover NIPT since I'm not AMA and no risk factors.

sonomama14 · May 2016

I'm not against it, but DH and I don't have any family history of genetic abnormalities, we are both young, and almost all genetic disorders that are life threatening/altering can be detected at the anatomy scan at 20 weeks (which is required anyway). So I personally am not going to be spending the money on it. DH and I also agreed that no matter what happens we will still try to have the baby no matter what kind of abnormality. I know this can kind of be a touchy subject...this is just our personal plan and I respect everyone's decisions as well

jenlynne0624 · May 2016

Not doing it either, and we didn't with ds. Like PP mentioned, the sonographer will scan for downs and stuff at your anatomy scan, and I don't want to know gender anyway, so these tests don't do anything for me.I get the peace of mind, but the results of the test aren't going to alter us keeping the baby or not. I'm neither ama or high risk either, so I'd have to pay for the tests oop. Plus I would have to drive downtown Pittsburgh and pay for parking and junk, and ain't nobody got time for that. If you haven't driven downtown Pittsburgh before you have no idea lol.

cjt121413 · May 2016

We're doing the NT scan and genetic blood testing, mainly because the blood testing is only 20 dollars through the lab my doc uses, and the doc recommended the NT scan. I'm not sure why she recommended it, probably because I'm 33 so on the older side for pregnancy.

We also had pre-pregnancy testing for carrier status because I have cousin with Fragile X syndrome, which is genetic.

brittnic86 · May 2016

Okay I feel better knowing I'm not the only one not doing it lol.

sheshae · May 2016

My insurance will not cover the NT scan or the bloodwork they do related to that. We talked about doing it and paying out of pocket for it but we agreed that we weren't going to do it. Our OB offers to do ultrasounds to check for gender after 14 weeks for only $45 so we're going to schedule one at 15 weeks so we can see our little peanut

leksiL · May 2016

We are absolutely doing every test - we are not prepared to care for a child with a chromosomal deformity and I am AMA. I love my little fetus so it would be very difficult but I am hopeful everything will be great.

acreight13 · May 2016

We didn't do any testing with my last pregnancy and probably won't do any this time either. I may talk to my doctor at my next appointment in mid-June about options (I'll be around 12 weeks) but I'm not worried about it. I'm not AMA and there are no genetic red flags in my or my DH's family. It's totally a personal choice and I'm glad that this board is so accepting of everyone's personal preferences.

H4aPartyof5 · May 2016

We didn't do any additional testing for our first two pregnancies, but we did opt for the NT scan and NIPT for this pregnancy as it was recommended and covered by our insurance. If it hadn't been, despite being AMA, we probably wouldn't have done it for this pregnancy either.

washyourhandsplease · May 2016

I did the Verifi screening last week. While I would never terminate a pregnancy under any circumstances, I would want to know if my baby had a birth defect beforehand so I could prepared.

JEM525 · May 2016

I didn't do the testing with my first but now that it's not an amino and a simple blood test I am going to do it. There is no risk to baby and if it comes up positive we can choose to do more testing then or leave it alone. Its definitely not necessary. Don't feel pressure to do it if it's not something you are interested in.

karabearrr · May 2016

I will be taking every test I can, so me and DH are prepared and can discuss what we can handle.

cut3cupl3 · May 2016

I opted not to do any genetic testings as well although my doctor recommended for a no surprise situation on delivery day. If a situation arrives we'll deal with it then, but as for now I would like a stress-free pregnancy.

SchruteBucks · May 2016

I've never done any testing in any of my pregnancies. I do one ultrasound around 20 weeks that would show any major issues we would need to prepare for and that's enough for us. I understand why people want to do it, but to me it would be more stressful than helpful.

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