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Best Doctor to Perform a CVS?
He is actually one of the first to ever perform the test - he's amazing. ... Next question: Advice on Pregnancy Screenings & Tests ...
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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...
Question About "Vanishing Twin" and Results of the Down's Syndrome Blood Work
I am not sure what other tests you have had, such as ultrasounds, etc, but the bloodwork that measures HCG, AFP and other markers is a screening test, ...
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- Hi T., I had never heard of that until my niece and my cousin's wife both had that happen to them. Both at the early stages of their pregnancy's. They both went...
- after having the blood work also do the full scan. at our age (im 2years older then you) the do a secon level ultrasound that counts the bones. this plus the blood res...
- hi, i have not experienced this exactly-but as the twin of a sister who died inutero I just wanted to send you my thoughts and say that i survived. my mom was on f...
Pregnant and 46
Appt. last week showed no protein in my urine, passed my glucose screening tests and both babies look great. At age 45/46, I wasn't monitored as closely ...
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- M., in this day and age, we often have much more information at our disposal than we necessarily need. Take everything you read with a grain of salt. Though risks of g...
- Hi M., NO, you shouldn't! Don't let what you read scare you. We're all unique and there is NO universal standard for women and what our bodies can endure and accompl...
- You have gotten great responses already but wanted to give you one more positive results story. My MIL had my hubby at 44 and he turned out perfect (if you ask me). ...
Quad Screening Positive for down Syndrome
Quad Screening Positive for down Syndrome. I recently found out that my quad screen test can back abnormal, so now i have to go have a 2nd level sonogram ...
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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...
Down Syndrome
All screening or diagnostic tests need to be fully explained to patients, who should be provided the opportunity to decline or give their informed consent ...
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- Hi S.. I do not have a child w/ DS, but my Uncle Eddie who will be 49 in July does. He lives w/ my cousin and her family now. I know how tough it can be believe me. I...
- S. - Sheila with the Children's Hospital Down Syndrome Center is fantastic! Here is an example of things she emails... Also they have plenty of events and workshops to...
- hello, i do not have a child with down syndrome but i have worked with the mentally and physically challanged since 2002. i worked for the training school of vineland ...
Ultrasound
I opted for no in-depth screening (amnio and the other blood tests that look for Down's) because whether or not the test came back positive, ...
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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...
Pregnancy Issues 40 Year Old Mom
I conceived a child through IUI w/ DS at age 34, no genetic testing. Abnormalities were found at 20wks. .... Advice on Pregnancy Screenings & Tests ...
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- So sorry for your loss, K.. I had one miscarriage at 8 weeks and then conceived my beautiful, healthy daughter at 41, gave birth at 42. It's not uncommon at all to h...
- I lost a baby with triploidy (3 sets of of chromosomes instead of 2) in the first trimester right after I turned 38 years old. It was my first pregnancy. Our endocri...
- So sorry about your loss. At any age, it is very difficult to grasp the loss. Unfortunately, only you will know if you can handle the process of genetic testing. ...
Info on Prenatal Care Appreciated!
You may also get an early ultrasound to look for the same stuff as the triple screening blood test and that has to be done between 12-13 weeks so I'm sure ...
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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...
UTI / VCUG For 11 Month Old
The reason he had the test is because he had a condition call hydronephrosis ( also referred to as pyelectasis)(which they picked up in pre-natal screenings. ...
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- Hi, If your daughter is prone to UTIs (as she seems to now be), I would not use any bubble bath and be sure to use soap and shampoo at the end of her bath so that t...
- Hi D.. I remember very clearly having a UTI as a kid from bubble bath! I still remember my ped. looking at me and telling me that I couldn't use it anymore. So I de...
- We had a similar incident happen when my daughter was 9mo old and developed a UTI after using a hot tub. We were recommended to do the renal sono & VCUG (These are the...
Pregnancy over 35 and Amniocentesis
I am currently researching the options for prenatal testing with my "older" age in mind. I will receive a NT (Nuchal Translucency) screening at 11 - 14 ...
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- My first son was borm when I was 36. I opted not to have any of the above mentioned tests. My second son was born when I was 38. I did have the amnio the second tim...
- Hi. That is a tough choice. I went through it also. I am 39--have a 7yr. boy, 4 1/2 yr. girl and 2 yr. girl. I also had the NT and blood work. My Dr. told me the ...
- I had an amnio at 35 too. After 4 years of secondary infertility, I was extremely nervous to say the least. My healthy boy is now 11 years old! I had the test in 19...
