Prenatal test

9ebab6 · October 2016

Did anyone decline the prenatal screenings? I just don't know if it's gonna cause unnecessary worry since I'm not willing to do invasive test anyways.

ShadeofGreen816 · October 2016

I go to the Dr Monday so I will discuss it but I'm not planning to perform any more than the "normal" testing. Definitely no quad screen - it has horrible accuracy/reliability. I'm only 29 so I'm probably not covered for anything and I won't be doing amnio or CVS or terminating so my risk is low and it won't make a big difference other than make me worry.

clebl24 · October 2016

I plan to decline. I did with my first. My personal opinion is that the anatomy scan at 20 weeks provides a lot of info as far as possible complications could go. I also won't choose to terminate my pregnancy and want to avoid stress over a possible false positive.

Jellybeanqueen13 · October 2016

I declined them all. I did with my first too.

hp_momma · October 2016

I declined them all with my first two DDs and plan to this time around too. My choices were pretty similar to @ShadeofGreen816

chickyclg · October 2016

We are opting in to the sequential screen (an US and blood work). My opinion is that if there is going to be severe disabilities I want to know in order to have ECI services and caseworkers present from birth.

onebadmotha · October 2016

With my first, I got the Harmony blood test (I think that's what it as called- around 9 weeks, tested for various trisomy disorders and Down's, had option of finding out sex). This time around, apparently insurance won't cover it for women under 35 years of age. Instead, we'll be doing the first trimester screening ultrasound at 12-13 weeks. Unless there is something fatally wrong with the fetus, it won't change our decisions, but we want to be as prepared as possible for our baby, however he or she happens to arrive

Yiggle09 · October 2016

I opt in for the 12 week ultrasound and blood work because I want another ultrasound lol. My favorite thing of last pregnancy was seeing my son bounce around my uterus on my 12 week it was amazing.

flychick-2 · October 2016

@Yiggle09 I did the same. Of course I'd like to know if there's a problem, but I really just want to see the baby! I remember seeing my son sucking his thumb at the 12 week ultrasound and I totally melted.

pshaortao · October 2016

I didnt do any screening at all with my first except to check if I was a carrier of CF. This time around we are seriously considering at least NIPT since we have DD to think of too.

mcvgal · October 2016

I've declined them every time.

megchelle · October 2016

I'm doing the first trimester screen with an ultrasound at 12 weeks. I mainly want to see baby on ultrasound but also want to be prepared in case something were to be wrong.

MrsFox2008 · October 2016

We declined them with DD and this time around too.

katie0919 · October 2016

I will be doing the Verifi DNA test, because I want to know of any severe life altering defects. Plus, I am 37 years old, so these are definitely recommended for women of my age. I did it with DS2 (I was 35 then) and will again this time. I find that the more you knowledge is power. I need to know everything I can, especially when the option is there!

starphish18 · October 2016

I'm kind of reiterating my response about this from another thread. I went back and forth on this a lot. In the end, I called my obgyn to see if we would do anything differently during the pregnancy or birth if our baby had a chromosomal abnormality. They said I'd see one of their specialists to determine if any complications were likely and we'd be able to prepare as best as possible against that. That is why I've decided to get the prenatal screening. We're not going to get the carrier screening at this point, because I do believe it would cause unnecessary stress. However, we would strongly consider getting that one before our next pregnancy.

thistlenweeds · October 2016

My doctor told me that if the insurance doesn't cover it Panorama is only like $200 out of pocket. I'm definitely doing it.

LeilaD123 · October 2016

I plan on getting non-invasive screenings- first tri US & panorama. I feel it's important to be prepared. Even though I wouldn't terminate a pregnancy, finding out about a potential problem/abnormality can make you much better prepared rather than spontaneously finding out. You may opt to deliver at a certain facility that has better resources for a specific medical condition. I guess I just rather be as informed as possible.

mamatowildones · October 2016

contrarationem said:

My doctor told me that if the insurance doesn't cover it Panorama is only like $200 out of pocket. I'm definitely doing it.

This. My doc said $99-$200. I think certain offices have deals worked out for their patients.

MrsCPALeslie · October 2016

I'm with @LeilaD123 100%. I'm going to do the 1st trimester screening because I rather be prepared with whatever I need to deal with.

MTB16 · October 2016

Definitely doing both the NIPT panorama test as well as the genetic carrier screen.

As someone said above, knowledge is power.

mamasmurf12 · October 2016

I am doing the Harmony test on Halloween. We believe DD#2 has a chromosomal abnormality that has caused her developmental delays, and while it wouldn't change anything for us we would like to be prepared if we are going to go through it all over again. I miss the age 35 mark by a few months, but my OB office has a deal with a lab to pay $130 out of pocket. I declined everything in the past, but we are doing it this time since it is noninvasive. I'm not gonna lie, finding out gender earlier will be nice too so I can know whether or not to keep my 100 bags of precious girl clothes

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MamaMiller · October 2016

@mamasmurf12 - This is the exact reason why I am leaning towards it also. We did not with our first too. DD #1- has had some extremely minor delays but
they have now determined she has some very weak joints and will require ankle braces to build support. We also are meeting with a neurologist soon for a few other minor concerns. She is five and now just getting the assistance. It certainly has taught me the importance of trusting mama gut and being a strong advocate. It may be genetic so I want to be sure to be prepared.

Kipperoo · October 2016

I went in for the Panorama test last week. Like many posters above, I'd rather be prepared and have time to emotionally deal with any bad news before the baby gets here. Additionally, if the test catches something that could be a problem down the line in it's life, I'd like to know if there is anything that can be done early on to help minimize the future problems. My insurance will not cover because I am not 35, but it's worth the $200 to me (that's the cost that Panorama quoted me when I called them).

nda_roxybabe · October 2016

I have my 12 week appointment Friday and I'm pretty sure I'm going to have them do the NT screening, just so I can see baby. I checked with my (new) insurance, and at long last, its awesome! and they'll cover any ultrasounds and screenings I get. So I figure why not.

psherman42wwsa · October 2016

For my last pregnancy i believe I did the panorama test. I originally got the bill and it was over $7,000. It was crazy. I have good insurance but apparently lab work isn't covered until you meet your maximum out of pocket pay. Anyway I called the lab and they said since my insurance didn't cover it 100% that they would take what little my insurance did pay. Some things came up with that test so I will be doing more testing this pregnancy. Since I've already met my maximum pay on my insurance I will let them run whatever test off blood work. I think it's better to know about things so you can mentally prepare yourself, but as soon as the blood gets drawn I panic until I receive the results.

diana_3481 · October 2016

I had the Panorama test done last week. I am 39 and 11 weeks.I got the results back last night. Low risk of any of the abnormalities ..and a girl. I wanted to be able to be prepared, plus I am older so it was covered.

jdebaie · October 2016

@mamasmurf12 I also want to find out so I know whether or not I can get rid of the tons of girls clothes I saved as well!

MamaMiller · October 2016

@diana_3481 Congrats on the little girl- I have two dd's- they love all things pink, princesses, and dress-up! They are so much fun

diana_3481 · October 2016

I actually have a 17 year old daughter already..and you are right, they are tons of fun. My BF also has16 and 18 yo girls lol. He is way outnumbered.

Kipperoo · October 2016

diana_3481 , so jealous that you got your results back already! I had the Panorama test done last Tuesday and I'm patiently waiting for results...I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, so I'm sort of hoping they were holding the results to give me tomorrow.

Kipperoo · October 2016

My doctor had my Panorama results ready at my appointment today--all low risk genetic tests and it's a girl! :-) Just as an FYI on timing for anyone looking to do the test...my turn around from blood draw to results was 7 business days.

onebadmotha · October 2016

@Kipperoo - Congrats on a healthy girl!

Apparently my doctor has changed their policy on the Panorama test since I had it done last year. Now, since I'm under 35, I would have to have a consultation with a genetic counsel before having the test done to explain what it is testing for. I think this is ridiculous. If something came back high risk, then I would definitely want to learn more about that abnormality, but I don't need to learn all of the possibilities beforehand! I think we're going to stick with the nuchal translucency ultrasound in a few weeks.

Kipperoo · October 2016

kayemjay2 , that's insane. When I talked to my doctor about it, she made it very clear that it was elective because I am not 35. But she also said that she expects that protocol will change in the coming years and this will be suggested testing for all pregnancies because of the amount of information that can be gathered from such an easy test. She also told me that she thinks the Panorama is a great tool because (when the results come back positive) it's a nice reassurance for the pregnancies that so many unknowns have been marked as low risk. I'm sure you will be just fine with just an ultrasound, but it is frustrating that your doctor isn't allowing you the test if that's what you wanted.

And, thanks for the well wishes! I'm excited for a girl, although I haven't told my husband because he is out of town for work! I want to think of a good way to break the news to him tomorrow in person. :-)

MamaMiller · October 2016

@Kipperoo so sorry to assume this your first girl- your a champ! I am petrified for the teenage years!

psherman42wwsa · October 2016

@kayemjay2 I also had to make an appointment with genetics to get the tests ordered. For my last pregnancy my doctors office just ordered it but this time around the midwife team at the hospital wont. They very easily made the consult and recommended it but it is silly. I think it's just the hospitals way of making more money by making you have an appointment with a specialist.

hp_momma · October 2016

@bacorrea Your the other military spouse (sorry if I forgot someone else who is as well, please chime in if you know!) in the May group, do you know anything about Tricare covering the early tests? My previous two pregnancies were Tricare Standard and at civilian practices and I was told that no early testing was covered. This time I'm on Prime and delivering at the military hospital so I'm curious if they cover anything or not...

Kipperoo · October 2016

MamaMiller, haha...yes this is our first girl. Our other kiddo is a boy. I am also completely terrified of raising a girl. Part of me just wanted a second boy (this will be our last pregnancy), but I'm hoping I'm up for the challenge of raising one of each. ;-)

WombThereItIs · October 2016

h&pmomma said:

@bacorrea Your the other military spouse (sorry if I forgot someone else who is as well, please chime in if you know!) in the May group, do you know anything about Tricare covering the early tests? My previous two pregnancies were Tricare Standard and at civilian practices and I was told that no early testing was covered. This time I'm on Prime and delivering at the military hospital so I'm curious if they cover anything or not...

I'm Tricare Prime at an MTF and was last time too. They don't do the NT scan or the NIPT (Panorama, Harmony, etc). They do the quad screen blood draws at 12 and 16 weeks and the 20 week anatomy scan. I also had some additional carrier screening in the first tri but if it's not your first I don't think you have to do that again, it was just a blood draw around 10-12 weeks.

If your provider decides you need additional ultrasounds for whatever reason those are all covered 100% too. I had probably 6 ultrasounds at my army hospital. If you are over 35 or high risk the game might change but I had the routine tests and that's what they did.

bacorrea · October 2016

h&pmomma said:

@bacorrea Your the other military spouse (sorry if I forgot someone else who is as well, please chime in if you know!) in the May group, do you know anything about Tricare covering the early tests? My previous two pregnancies were Tricare Standard and at civilian practices and I was told that no early testing was covered. This time I'm on Prime and delivering at the military hospital so I'm curious if they cover anything or not...

yeah just go with whatever @WombThereItIs said because I have no idea! Sorry! I decline all additional testing. I had to have extra ultrasounds and be seen by a MFM doctor a couple time because they were concerned with how big DD was (born 9lb 9oz, not THAT big). We are currently at Fort Sill and their hospital sucks and they are understaffed and they actually deliver at the civilian hospital here (so old) I'm so glad we are PCSING in February.

WombThereItIs · October 2016

Oh and I still have my "purple book" which is like the DoD pregnancy bible for each visit. You'll probably get it at your first appointment and it has a pretty good outline of the DoD standard of care by each visit.

I shot quick photos of the genetic screening section for you. Strategy 3 seems to be the most common

bacorrea · October 2016

Haha I now have two of those books @WombThereItIs

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