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Testing and Screening options

knottie44a06fc125c14f3aknottie44a06fc125c14f3a member
in November 2023 Moms
Has anyone done or planning or doing a CVS? would love to hear about your experience or what led you to choose CVS testing. Thanks!
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Re: Testing and Screening options

  • babette-ate-oatmealbabette-ate-oatmeal member
    Isn’t that with a needle into the belly? No, I haven’t and wouldn’t consider it. There are other, less invasive tests, effective tests like the NT screening and lab work or NIPT. 
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  • shinyobjectsshinyobjects member
    I wouldn’t do a CVS unless there was some question/indication it’s needed. My last pregnancy my nipt results were positive for a fatal condition, so we did a cvs to diagnose (nipt is a SCREENING, not a diagnosis I learned). The cvs was painful, highly stressful, and also comes with risk, but we had to do it because of the nipt results. Luckily the cvs confirmed there wasn’t the issue, but it’s absolutely not something I would do unless an nipt or nt/ultrasound had a lingering question.
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  • knottie44a06fc125c14f3aknottie44a06fc125c14f3a member
    This is helpful, thanks. NIPT is not an option for me because I had a vanishing twin. Trying to weigh my options
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  • babette-ate-oatmealbabette-ate-oatmeal member
    You likely can do an NT screen. It’s an ultrasound and labwork. Ask your provider about screening options appropriate for you. 
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  • nomangos23nomangos23 member
    I would second the NT screen - but even if you go with the CSV - I've done one, it's not lovely but if it will give you peace of mind through your pregnancy, then its worth it to me. 
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