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Now Having More Issues...............
I just researched all I could about this test. I had a scare based on AFP test and underwent amnio with my third child. Waiting is hard. ...
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- Though I don't have any advice to give you, I understand what you are going through. I'm 24 and pregnant with my second right now, which puts me in the very low risk p...
- I just researched all I could about this test. I had a scare based on AFP test and underwent amnio with my third child. Waiting is hard. I wish this had been available...
- there is a girl in my online mommys group that was told her test was 'abnormal' so she had do the blood test. and everything was fine. i wouldn't worry until it comes ...
Should I Have the Amnio
I didn't even get the AFP blood test during my pregnancy that tells you if you could possibly have markers for genetic diseases. This is the blood test you ...
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- I would not have an amnio. It was offered with my pregnancy's and I asked myself "will this make me want to terminate my pregnancy? Will this make me feel any differ...
- Toni - I did not have the amnio done on either of my pregnancies. I had talked to my doctor about, there was no history of any kind of birth defects in my family or my...
- Toni, I did have an amnio when I was 37 with my first child, second pregnancy. Yes, we had a son with Down syndrome. I had my second child (fourth pregnancy), whe...
Trisomy 18
After going through the mental anguish of the ordeal, I found out that the tests (specifically the AFP test) given to detect birth defects is extremely ...
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- Hi L., I did have a big scare. They told me I tested positive for Trisomy 18 with my third child (no issues with my first two pregnancies). A level 2 sono turned ...
- Hi L., I had a false positive result come back from the Level 2 U/S performed to determine the risk factors for Trisomy and Down's. I had to have a CVS test done wher...
- I had the same experience after being screened for birth defects with my second child - she's now 9 weeks old. I opted for an amnio to know for sure. The results came ...
Testing for down Syndrome
I was severly pressured to have an amnio, I was told the AFP blood test is usually inaccurate with advanced maternal age. When I found out I was pregnant, ...
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- Hi S., I too was at high risk for a child with downs. My huband has a cousin with downs, I was 39 yrs old when I got pregnant, and I too had a miscarriage a few yea...
- If it were me I would just try to relax and enjoy the pregnancy. When I was pregnant with my son they did a bunch of test because the ultrasounds was showing my son h...
- When I was pregnant with our first child I opted out of the Alpha Fetal Protein testing that would give early indication of an increased risk for Down Syndrome (among ...
Positive First Trimester Screen
I had a horrible experience with the AFP test. I was "extremely high risk" for a child with Spina Bifida or abdominal problems. I cried and read internet ...
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- I am 39, just had my first baby and also had a positive first trimester screen. From what I understand it is normal for elevations with older moms like you and me. I...
- Hi I.- I had all kind of "problems" detected by the many tests that are supposed to prepare you and the doctors for complications. Well I also have two perfectly per...
- You are not alone! I had a positive result with all 3 of my children and none of them were born with any abnormalities. That test is prone to false positives. Just h...
Just Diagnosed with After Having a Positive Quad Screen
I refused the afp test and the amnio the ob wanted me to have. My husband and I both felt that what would the difference be if we knew or if we did'nt know. ...
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- Keep your faith L.. I am sorry you are going through this, I have had 2 family members with positive quad tests and their children are happy and DO NOT have DS. I op...
- This test has a lot of false positives. I would try not to stress too much about it if you can. Also put some thought into what you would do if the baby has down syn...
- I myself have never gone through what you are but I know people that tested positive and delivered a happy healthy baby. I also know people that have children that hav...
Sister Expecting
My children do not have Down's however both of my AFP tests came back positive ..... Next question: Downs Test Positive, Anyone Else? ... Abnormal AFP Test ...
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- I read this fantastic article one time from a mother with two children, one with downs syndrome, one without. She was saying how much more determined and patient the c...
- Hi J., I have no experience in this area. I just read your request and wanted to tell you that I think you are a very wonderful and caring sister. If your sister ...
- My child does not have Down's Syndrome, but he does have a genetic disorder. He has a deletion on chromosome 10. I did not find out about this until after he was bor...
10 Weeks Pregnant and Scared Due to an Abnormal Ultrasound
Second of all my AFP was abnormal when i was pregnant 10 yrs ago and i got .... Next question: Abnormal AFP Test ... Answers to AFP Testing (PLEASE HELP) ...
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- I don't know it this is the same S. that i came by to help with her puppy but you have our prayers!!! I do not know anything about this type of thing but i do know a g...
- Yes, my sister in law did. She had to have an amnio to rule out chromosomal deffects. Everything turned out to be fine, luckily. I can't promise that yours will tur...
- Try not to worry right now. I know thats easier said than done! Sometimes all of our wonderful techs cause more harm than good. At ten weeks this could certainly mean ...
Fetus Has a Calcium Deposit on Heart.
I was sooooo worried throughout the rest of my pregnancy I took a test called the AFP test and the results were good. Then I went to genetic counseling, ...
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- I had the same thing with my fourth child. He turned out just fine. I was very concerned. We had additional testing done (in depth ultrasound from a OB who speciali...
- E., I had this same thing when I was pregnant with my son. Honestly I scared the #*$& out of me. I was so nervous my whole pregnancy because they said that he mig...
- I had the exact same thing happen to me. I was pregnant with my fourth child, and the ultrasound showed a calcium deposit. I was over 30 during that pregnancy,and beca...
Seeking Moms Who Have Had an Amniocentesis
I had the AFP test come back abnormal, and I had one ultrasound showing one marker for downs, and another one yesterday showing 3 markers. ...
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- L. i had two amniocnetesis with my second child and i was fine and the baby was fine, but it is a personal decision, they are very careful but my sugestion is to pray ...
- I had one and it was because I had had a positive result on some tests. I wanted to know. I wanted to prepare. If you are scared about this, I urge you to take someone...
- It is your right to refuse. I am having one done on Thurs to ensure my baby's lungs are developed before they take him later that day. My mom had one 18 years ago. ...
