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18 Week Ultrasound Scared Me--20 Week Ultrasound Now Indicates Hydrocephalus
Read all 59 responses: "My husband and I came from our 18 week ultrasound ... You don't have to have the amnio at all. I was 37 when I got pregnant with my ...
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- When I was pregnant with my 4th child, they told me the ultrasound showed Down Syndrome because his long bones were much too short. We were stressed and worried for 3 ...
- Dear B., Congratulations on your pregnancy! Please dont worry too much over this. You need to know that it is entirely your choice whether to have an amnio. I was...
- Since you will not terminate the pregnancy no matter what, I'd strongly encourage you to consider not going through with these tests. They create much unnecessary worr...
33 Weeks Pregnant and Fell on My Front Side
When I was 37 weeks preg I fell on my tummy too. I slipped going up a hill in the snow. I went to the hospital, since I was concerned about my daughter. ...
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- OH GOODNESS... i too suffered a fall at 25 weeks down 7 concrete stairs landing on my stomach. Lots of horrible scratches and cuts and hurt my ankle horribly but now,...
- Hi, I took a fall when I was about 4 months pregnant and the doctor assured me the baby was deep in my womb and unless I felt pain, there was really no cause for worr...
- I had a similiar experience dont freak out but make a doctors appt just to be on the safe side schedule an ultra sound just to be sure.
Complicated Pregnancy
I was taken off at 37 weeks and had my son a week later. ... They did an amniocentesis test to see if my son's lungs were developed - surprisingly, ...
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- Doctors nowadays consider 35-36 weeks full term. There aren't many concerns with a baby born in those weeks. I consulted my friend who is his residency for OB/GYn when...
- I have worked for an OB/GYN and many times the test comes back positive, and doesn't mean anything-and the opposite of that. Don't work so much-take a breath and enjo...
- I know exactly how you feel my youngest daughter was 6 weeks premature. The best thing for you to do is relax. Everything will be fine. You shouldn't stress out be...
Less than Desirable Results from First Trimester Screening
I had my first child at 35 and my second at 37 and my third at 40. ... A few weeks back, I had an amnio and it was pretty terrible. My doctor used 2 needles ...
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- I just wanted to add to something someone else posted - CVS, if done by someone experienced who has had good results, is considered to be as safe as amnio. Check with ...
- My friend just had that test a few months ago and her chances of downs was 1 and 44. she had the amnio and the baby if 100% fine. The triple screen test that gave he...
- Oh, A.! This sounds too familiar! I just had #3 in Oct. I was 35 in Sept., so just barely 35. Those drs. had me so freaked out for most of my pregnancy. I had a c...
Info on Prenatal Care Appreciated!
I had my first child at 35 and my second at 37. I had an amniocentesis with ... Your 20 week ultrasound will be good too. As far as an amnio goes I would ...
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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...
Calling All "Older"(35+) Moms to Be
I'm 37,soon to be 38, and just now thinking I might be able to handle being a ... If you are worried about genetic defects, I would recomend amniocentesis. ...
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- Hi, I conceived my first child at 44 thru IVF but used my own eggs.... if you are concerned about Down's or other diseases, there are great genetic counselors avialabl...
- I am 36, pregnant with #2 (had my first child at age 33). I conceived both with one or two cycles of clomid. So, it could be natural or with help, but it is possible...
- I had my first baby at 36 and 2nd at 38. Both of my kids very healthy. Just try it and see if you get pregnant. I love being an older mom b/c I am very patient. I ...
Downs Test Positive, Anyone Else?
She hasn't had the amnio yet, but is scheduled to have an u/s done this coming ... One lady had a very detailed u/s at 37 weeks, and her baby was given a ...
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- Okay, this happened to a friend of mine also. She was pregnant w/twins (even though she didn't know it), and one of them had died. I mean, she was like 2 months pregna...
- Hello, I have never had a test come back positive for down syndrome. I have had a blood test come back positive for Open Spina Bifida. Afterwards, there was a 3D ul...
- The blood work does not actually tell you that your baby has Downs. It actually tells you if you are at risk for having a DS baby. So that's really what came back po...
Echogenic Foci in the Heart
Read all 7 responses: "I am 20 weeks pregnant and just got a call from my ... I was 37 at the time so I was already in that "high" risk group for a downs ... We chose not to have the amnio to deteremine if he did in fact have Down's. ...
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- I was also told at the 20 week ultrasound for my now 5 1/2 year old son that he had an echogenic focus. We had the level 2 and they discovered that he also had enlarg...
- Hi K., When I was pregnant with my now 6 year old I got a call about a heart problem with him at about 20 weeks too. I had an ultra sound with a fetal heart special...
- When my son was 2, he went through the same thing. I just think that they get too excited and their mind is thinking faster than they can spit it out! He just turned...
Pregnant Again at 35 (Almost 36) a Bit Nervous
amnio in 9 answers "I opted not to do an amnio, but did a level 2 ultrasound with .... I was at that age with my first and I'm 37 right now and am 34 weeks ...
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- Haven't you heard that 35 is the new 25? You have nothing to worry about. I had my first child at 34 and my second at 36. My second pregnancy actually went a lot ea...
- Oh C. congrats!!! About 2 weeks ago I read a very extensive study on downs syndrome and older moms. The y found that it is NOT true that the older you are, the more ...
- C., Don't stress. I was 38 when I had my daughter (now 2 1/2)- I was supose to be 39 but she came 16 days before my birthday & 12 day before christmas. I did do...
Preeclampsia
However at my 37 week check up it still elevated and I often felt sick to my ..... That one was a bit scarier, they ended up doing an amniocentesis to make ...
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- It looks like the other responses have pretty much covered the bases but I thought I would add my friend's story as well. She had preeclampsia and she had to deliver e...
- I had preeclampsia with both of my girls. The first time, I had no idea until I went in to the doctor for my usual 36 week checkup, they found my protein levels in my ...
- Preclampsia can be prevent by eating a good diet. I had it with my first pregnancy, then I learned how to eat better and didn't have any problems with my 4 other pregn...
