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18 Week Ultrasound Scared Me--20 Week Ultrasound Now Indicates Hydrocephalus
The doctors believe it is a random birth defect that caused the blockage and ...... I would take the second ultrasound before the amnio since less risk is ...
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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...
Getting Pregnant at 45
My risk for some of the birth defects were 1 in 19 million! Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share. M.E. answers from Chicago on April 4, ...
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- I tried getting pg w/Dr. Kazer at N'Western, but found him completely incompetent w/women over 40. Needless to say, I wasn't successful w/Kazer. Moved on to U of C, ...
- the location with the best results is northwestern. i go to dr kazar. The other option is embryo donation with dr randy morris. he is north. Or egg donation is als...
- I loved Dr.Reinhart. He was very caring (and so was his staff). I did not feel like just a number. I know have 4 year old twins!! Good luck!
Screening for down Syndrome
This test cannot diagnose a birth defect, it only can indicate an increased risk . An abnormal screening test result simply means that additional testing is ...
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- M., My name is M.. I'm a Mom to a 9 month old girl, Jada, she has Down Syndrom. My best advice to you is , continue with the testing. Have an amnio done. They're not...
- I understand it's scary. I guess she needs to ask herself whether she would terminate the pregnancy if the true results WERE to come back positive. Or is the main goa...
- It's very hard to deal with but I think Doctors know right away. My aunt had a boy with down syndrome and the doctor begged her to do testing for it but she refused b...
Anyone Have a CVS Genetic Test Done?
Is your child at risk for Down's syndrome or other birth defects? Most doctors do not recommend this procedure unless there is some concern. ...
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- I had a CVS at 11 weeks, and I would/will do it again. The risk is slightly higher - if you can, get a GOOD referral because the risk varies a lot depending on how ...
- I had it done with my second child. Saw someone in the L.A. area who has this as a specialty--he's very well known, so if you live in that area, he's probably the per...
- Always a healthy person, I became a CVS statistic and wish I could go back in time and make a different decision. I had the CVS done by a big name geneticist at UCSD ...
Botox Ok If Not Pregnant Yet? Can't Find Stats.
I WOULDN'T RISK IT - I WOULD BE AFRAID OF BIRTH DEFECTS OR SOMETHING MAY BE WRONG WITH THE CHILD WHEN THEY GET OLDER... I DON'T THINK THERE IS ENOUGH ...
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- I'd be worried about it. I just don't think they know enough about it to predict what harm it can do to the unborn baby.
- I used Avon Deep Crease Concentrate while I was pregnant, I have used it for 3 years now. I can't go without the stuff. You might want to try it or look into it. It...
- I DID A GOOGLE SEARCH FOR 'BOTOX PREGNANCY'.... http://www.sweatsolutions.org/SweatSolutions/Article.asp?ArticleCode=19051033&EditionCode=68967415 I WOULDN'T RIS...
Trying to Decied Weither to Stop Having Children?
birth control in 11 answersI believe that at 24 I would have used an ..... after 40 partly due to the higher risk of birth defects You might set yourself an ...
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- C., You are only 24 years old so you are young enough that you have several years to have more children if that's what you and your husband decide! I had my first ch...
- There are plenty of non-surgical options that you can use until you know for sure what you want to do. You may never feel 100% done. We have three children and are ...
- I had our son when I was 18 and our daughter when I was 21, after she was born I went back on the pill, due to hormones I had the IUD wout hormones placed. Dh and I t...
Should I Have the Amnio
We had the blood tests done to test for Down Syndrome and other birth defects, .... I know doctors will tell you the risk is small, but why would you put ...
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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...
Conception After Birth Control
Is there more chance of birth defects? Something else? ... I am glad to hear there is no risk for my health or the health of our future child if I were to ...
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- Hey E.- I am not sure if there are actual "medical reasons' not to get pregnant so soon after stopping birth control, other than maybe its too hard to track your cyc...
- I got pregnant w/ 2 of mine the month i went off the pill. 'i heard you should wait 3 mo. but we let nature take it's course. i think it made me more fertile to go r...
- I got pregnant right after I stopped taking the pill with all of my 3 children. They are 6,3, and 18 months now. All are healthy and beautiful children. I did hear ...
Advice for Hospital
A very close friend of mine from college gave birth to a boy that had a ..... general hospital · birth defect risk · find hospital · birth defect testing ...
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- D. I am so sorry to hear of your troubles. My son had a problem with his penis when he was born and we were referred to NEMC for care. It is no way as bad as what y...
- First and foremost, I am sorry to hear this news and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Children's is the best place on earth. Really, people c...
- Hi D.- My neighbors 24 month old had av septal defect repaired at Children's when she was younger...while they had luck up until now, they have recently left Children...
Pregnancy & Genetic Testing
I have done my homework & know there are higher risks of birth defects when you are over 35, but just wondering what others in my position have experienced ...
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- For me, myself, I wouldn't have it done because it wouldn't make a difference in my decision in carrying through with the pregnancy or not. I would choose to have the ...
- I am 38 and just had my first baby 2 months ago. My doctor suggested genetic testing too. My husband and I talked about it a lot...the pros and cons. Those tests aren'...
- I think your decision migtht be easier if you know what you will do if you get "bad news" if you plan on keeping the baby no matter what why bother with the testing? i...
