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Triple Screen Test
My hubby and I went through lots of meetings, ultra sounds and an amnio only to ... a baby with downs is higher than having a miscarriage due to an amnio. ...
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- E., I sure wish I'd had a friend like you when I had a false positive on my triple screen. No matter how many times you hear about false positives, it is so *scary*...
- Instead of being tortured wondering until the baby is born and if her insurance will pay for it, I would highly recommend having an amnio done. I know they aren't typ...
- Hey there, Sounds familiar. My sister had 2 previous pregnancies and is now pregnant with her 3rd. Both of the first two came back abnormal. Also, both of the gir...
Has Anyone Taken the AFP3 Test?
I heard that the doctors may offer an Amniocentesis test which will provide a more accurate test. But, I also read that this test could cause a miscarriage. ...
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- Don't worry!! Everything will be fine. My test came back normal,but they did not tell me the results. My doctor did not give me a lot of details because she did not ...
- Hi K.. I had the exact same test results as you for the AFP. Mine was 1/216-slightly elevated risk for Down's Syndrome. I then had an appointment with a genetics co...
- Hi, I took the test with my son and the doctor's made it seem like it was so necessary to take it. I took it for my peace of mind and the results came out negative...
Amnio Test Positive. My Baby Has Downs. Now What?
Amnio Test Positive. My Baby Has Downs. Now What? I posted previously and got great responses about the testing for .... Need Strength After Miscarriage ...
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- First I just want to say I think it's awesome that you realize that this is a gift from God. Just put all your faith in him and he will carry you through this. Neither...
- I want to wish all the best to you and your growing family. You are fortunate that people like Sandi E are out there. Listen to what she says and don't read too much...
- Hi there and congratulations on your upcoming baby. I have a daughter with DS who justed turned 2 in Nov. We didn't find out in advance and didn't test (because like...
Ultrasound Diagnosis
I did the prenanal maternal serum screening, and they suggested amniocentesis, but also warned me that 1 in 300 end in miscarriage. ...
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- Hi S., I had 2 amnios (because of "advanced maternal age") with Dr Shaver at the Perinatal Diagnostic Center in Charlotte. He and his staff were wonderful. My sec...
- S., I had a friend that was told the same thing about her healthy little boy. She decided not to have the test because she was exactly like you going to keep it n...
- S., I was about 20wks pregnant with my first child, my son, when they also found a possible problem in our ultrasound. They believed he may have down's syndrome or an...
Info on Prenatal Care Appreciated!
As far as an amnio goes I would not do it unless the other test shows you are high risk for some major problems. Amnio has a higher risk for miscarriage and ...
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- The best thing you can do is stop worrying! The more calm and assured you are, the better for you and your baby. If you chose to be tested for anything, remember tha...
- Hi S.! Congratulations for starts! How exciting for you!!! Are you at high risk? why do you need all the tests? Both my sister's had babyies at ages 38 thru 4...
- I think lowering your stress level should be first on your list of priorities. Only 38--you are still young! Make an appointment with a doctor or prenatal nurse so y...
Quad Screening Positive for down Syndrome
Keep in mind, an amnio is a choice and you should consider the risks along with other factors before making your decision. I think the risk of miscarriage ...
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- I also had a high risk for Down's (1/49) with my first child. I was scared to death and worried until we got the results of the amnio back (even though they said prob...
- I was 20 when I had my son who has Down syndrome. He's six now and is the greatest gift, just as my other two kids are. So, if it does turn out to be true positive fo...
- Hi V., My quad screen with my 1st child came back for Spina Bifida. I was completely terrified!! My dr sent me to Bannie Tabor at Harris Methodist. He was a wond...
Pregnant and 38
Oct 19, 2009 ... First they offer you a amnio test to determine if the baby has downs or .... of the tests due to my age plus I had had a miscarriage before. ...
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- I was 33 when I had my son and let me tell you they wanted a whole bunch of tests because of my age. I only let them do a few. There is this one that they test the p...
- I had my second baby at 35, and my third baby when I was 38. My doc was not at all concerned, b/c I was very healthy otherwise. I did the non invasive tests, such as...
- Speaking as a midwife, the only tests that are required by the state are the ones run on the initial blood work. The ones for all kinds of genetic problems are absolut...
Advice on Pregnancy Screenings & Tests
Amnio and CVS carry risks of miscarriage- I believe amnio is 1/200 and CVS I am not sure about. So one thing prior to having these tests is to ask yourself ...
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- I just delivered at 32 weeks. I saw Women's Health Specialists in Grayslake (in the new Lake forest building). They did a test called Nucal Translucency (sp?) which ...
- A., I did the CVS test two years ago at 13 weeks pregnant, at the first reproductive genetics place in Chicago, with Dr. Norman Ginsberg. I can't recall the name of t...
- I am also newly pregnant. I just made an appt. to see Dr. Norman Ginsberg at The Reproductive Genetics Institute for a CVS: http://www.reproductivegenetics.com/. I...
Any Info on the CVS Test in Early Pregnancy
There is a higher risk of miscarriage than an amnio. If you are worried about birth defects, do a non invasive ultra sound to check the folds on the babies ...
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- did you have the test with your other five girls ?i never had one done with any of my four preg but for me it was a neddle thing .my last daughter was almost born in t...
- I did a google on CVS test, and you may want to do that as well. My second son is now 5 1/2 months, but when I was pregnant, my Dr did a ultra sound to measure his ne...
- Hi I would not recommend getting the CVS test. I was 35 (advanced maternal age) and decided against it. There is a higher risk of miscarriage than an amnio. ...
Pregnancy in Your 40'S
I got pregnant about 1 month after the 2nd miscarriage. Both of my miscarriages were at 5-6 weeks. I did have an amnio with both pregnancies. ...
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- Hi M., I will be 42 in 2 weeks. 7 months ago I delivered a beautiful healthy baby girl. She came after 3 years of trying and 3 miscarriages. My husband and I contempl...
- Dear M., First of all, I commend you for your fortitude in continuing to try to get preganant. Although you are right about the age-related risks you mentioned, it ...
- Hi there, I wanted one more child and was 39 at the time. I called geneology places, not sure but it might have been in Berekley. What I did find out is that the numbe...
