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To Amnio or Not to Amnio
I didn't get the amnio - there is a risk it can cause miscarriage & I am .... in detecting downs and 96-99% effective in detecting the Trisomy disorder. ...
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- I did an amnio with both my kids at age 33 and 37. It was covered with my insurance. With my fist I got a high AFP reading so that is why I did it...the second for o...
- I say definately YES, do it. I was 36 years old and i did. It barely hurt at all and I was even able to go to work the next day. I knew it would ease my mind. That was...
- Hi H., I was in the same boat with my first child and found it to be a very difficult decision, mostly because it took us 2 yrs to get pregnant and we had suffered a ...
6 W/ks Preg & Baby Is Behind
... heart beat and therefore expect to pass the baby (miscarriage) within 2 weeks. ... If there IS something wrong (like Trisomy 18, where they say the baby ...
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- Hi L., All of my three babies measured a week behind at the first sono and I am blessed with three beautiful children. They all came a bit early so who knows how accu...
- Hi there L.: I am not sure whether you are here in san antonio and which clinic you are with. I am a gestational surrogate currently pregnant with my fifth surrogate ...
- I would not worry about this. Every baby grows at a different pace. Everything will be fine.
Anyone Have a CVS Genetic Test Done?
I am sure you are aware that the risk for miscarriage goes up considerably more ... I'm surprised to hear of the post of a false positive of trisomy 18; ...
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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 ...
Anyone Know a Good Obstetrician in Provo?
I had a friend who had a molar pregnancy that was followed by a trisomy 13 ... I referred a cousin to him after she had a miscarriage and he was able to ...
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- I see Dr Broadbent... he's in the newer medical building on University Ave (about 1300 N). He deals with high risk pregnancy. He's in a single practice so you ALWAYS s...
- Dr Lamoreaux at Valley Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has a new office in Orem by Mt Timpanogas Hospital. He and his partners are the best! I know you dont want to go t...
- I went to Provo OB/GYN as well, although I think they changed their name to Valley OB/GYN. All the doctors there are good, but I particularly liked Drs. Broberg and Ja...
Pregnancy over 35 and Amniocentesis
1 in 250 chance of miscarriage with the amnio. Good luck with your decision. Helpful? ... Seeking Info on CVS testing/Trisomy Disorders ...
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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...
Seeking Moms Who Have Had an Amniocentesis
Of course I was worried about the possibility of a miscarriage, but it didn't happen. .... Seeking Info on CVS testing/Trisomy Disorders ...
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- L. i had two amniocnetesis with my second child and i was fine and the baby was fine, but it is a personal decision, they are very careful but my sugestion is to pray ...
- I had one and it was because I had had a positive result on some tests. I wanted to know. I wanted to prepare. If you are scared about this, I urge you to take someone...
- It is your right to refuse. I am having one done on Thurs to ensure my baby's lungs are developed before they take him later that day. My mom had one 18 years ago. ...
Amniocentesis Test
At the age of 40, with a previous loss, the 1% chance of miscarriage had ..... I elected to have the amnio since my risk of a trisomy 13/18 was 1 in 6. ...
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- I did the amnio because I did not want to have a down syndrome- the test is easy...drink lots of fluids the day and morning before, no caffeine- bring someone with you...
- Two things: My girlfriend had the AFP screening that came back Downs. She worried and prepared for a Downs baby the entire pregnancy, but baby was born perfectly hea...
- Hi M..I usually do not respond to these but felt the need to share with you. I have three children and have had (2) Amniocentesis tests (the last two children). I kn...
Has Anyone Taken the AFP3 Test?
... about the risks for having a baby with Down Syndrome, trisomy 18 or open neural defect. ... 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...
Trisomy 18
I had a friend who's baby turned out to have trisomy 18, they ended up doing a late ... it has been 7 yearsand it still hurts. people who had miscarriages ...
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- Hi L., I did have a big scare. They told me I tested positive for Trisomy 18 with my third child (no issues with my first two pregnancies). A level 2 sono turned ...
- Hi L., I had a false positive result come back from the Level 2 U/S performed to determine the risk factors for Trisomy and Down's. I had to have a CVS test done wher...
- I had the same experience after being screened for birth defects with my second child - she's now 9 weeks old. I opted for an amnio to know for sure. The results came ...
"My Ob Doctor and I Disagree"
It was just nice to hear the #'s of my "risks" of downs and Trisomy 13 & 21. .... the results were so there was no reason to take the risk of miscarriage. ...
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- If you don't want to take the test, DON'T. My doctors ran over me during my pregnancy and didn't inform me about what tests were for or my option not to do them. You a...
- I tested positive for Group B Strep before my 12th week, can't remember exactly when, and from the research I did you don't need to get the antibiotics so far before d...
- Lots of good advice so far! Definitely check again about changing drs and don't let them bully you around. About the GBS, I am guessing that the GBS showed up in your ...
