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Ultrasound
Doctors have to tell women the possibilities It is a higher *risk* not a definitive diagnosis Basically .... Next question Ultrasound with Amniocentesis ...
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- sometime the doctor has to be sure to look into the ultrasound and it take a few month to tell the different , I have never heard of this one ,if i want to know for s...
- hes covering his butt. if he doesnt say anything and the baby does have downs your sister could sue. tell her to have an amneo good luck
- My story is not exactly the same as yours but I wanted to share it with you anyway...I hope you don't mind. When I was far enough along to get the quad screen (labwor...
Down Syndrome
BUT in tandem with this, I had had an amniocentesis... which ALSO confirmed .... I had to see a high risk MD and a genetic counselor. those were the hardest ...
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- Hello K., sorry you are dealing with this. Being pregnant is a challenge all on its own. I had the AFP test done, with 2nd pregnancy, I was 26, they sent me to counsel...
- K., My first son was born when I was 32. My AFP test was normal but one of the later ultrasounds showed some of the markers for downs. I can't remember exactly what...
- Hello K.. I haven't had any experience with this personally, but I wanted to offer you some comfort. When I was pregnant, I was in an online group (called March 2009 b...
Echogenic Bowels and RPD (Fluid in Kidneys of My Unborn Son)
Hi L At my second trimester ultrasound I was told that my daughter had an increased risk of DS due to somemarkers they found I was offered an amniocentesis ...
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- Hi L., I am an ultrasound tech and a Mom. I can't even begin to tell you how often I see fluid in the kidneys (especially on boys). You didn't say how much fluid, bu...
- Hi L.. Have you had your Level 2 ultrasound yet? This is where they carefully look at all the structures including blood flow, 4 chambered heart, brain, etc. At this s...
- Hi L.. At my second trimester ultrasound I was told that my daughter had an increased risk of DS due to some "markers" they found. I was offered an amniocentesis, whic...
Any Info on the CVS Test in Early Pregnancy
I would have kept my baby either way, so I didn't want to risk a test that ... I did have an amniocentesis done, which is painful, I wanted to be able to ...
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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. ...
Miscarriage- Conceiving After D&C
Also, after the age of 35, your doctor will most likely consider you "high risk" and it will be a good idea to consider an amniocentesis. ...
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- I am so sorry for your loss. It is common, but very sad. I am happy to here you are so optimistic, and would like to try again. One of my friends just went through the...
- First off, I am so sorry for your loss. I've been there too, and it is a very sad time. I think that after the D&C you don't have to wait very long to be physically ...
- J.- I have actually had 4 miscarriages with one being far enough along that I had to have a D&C. Today, I have 4 beautiful children and I'm 36 yrs old. When I had m...
18 Week Ultrasound Scared Me--20 Week Ultrasound Now Indicates Hydrocephalus
Amniocentesis, as you probably know, is very risky. ..... Weigh the risks of the amnio with the potential for definitive information, and also against the ...
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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...
Calling All "Older"(35+) Moms to Be
As others have mentioned, there is a risk of problems for any woman, young or old. 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 ...
Fetus Having Too Much Fluid Around the Brain
I understand that these can be diagnosed before birth by amniocentesis or ultrasound. I have read that the risk of having a baby with spina bifida or other ...
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- Just wanted you to know we are keeping your family in prayer. I don't know a lot about this particular problem, but I do know that each child is a gift from God, and w...
- I must correct one point of Melanie's response - Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality, present from conception or just after conception, where there is an extra ...
- Hi L., Just to let you know, this can be serious. However, I also want you to know that my sister was told the same thing about my nephew who is now 19 and totally...
Question About Pregnancy in the Late Thirties
I am abut to be 37 and am just wondering what new risks come about by getting pregnant..." ... Seeking Moms Who Have Had an Amniocentesis ...
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- K.- I had 2 babies in the last 20 months at age 37 and 38. Due to my age I had gestational diabetes with both pregnancies which was very difficult to deal with. I had ...
- I am 36 and in the 2nd trimester of my second pregnancy. I had my first baby when I was 34. I am expecting twins, which was a total shock to all of us since twins do n...
- I agree with KT, the older you get, the more the complications & risks increase. My first was at 34 & the second was at 38. I already had high blood pressure, which ...
Best Doctor to Perform a CVS?
I had a high-risk pregnancy for my twins and ended up having an amniocentesis. Dr. Jeff Dungan did the procedure. He works at Northwestern Memorial Hospital ...
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- i had a cvs with doctor at Genetics institute place on Halstead Dr Gingsburg.He is sposed to be really good and i loved him.Quick,painless and professional.PERFECT al...
- hi S. - I had a CVS performed at Northwestern by Dr. Lee Shulman. He is actually one of the first to ever perform the test - he's amazing. He made me very calm and r...
- I was extremely pleased with Dr Marilyn Frederickson, also at Northwestern downtown. Very professional, and I found her to be easy to ask questions. Her office was ple...
