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Pregnancy & Genetic Testing
Asked by T.B. from Detroit
on September 13, 2008
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I will turn 36 at the end of the month & am 7 weeks pregnant. Since I am over 35, my doctor has asked me to consider if I want to have genetic testing done (i.e. CVS ...
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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...
Need Ladies with Much Wisdom About Pregnancy Issues...
Asked by J.J. from Houston
on July 7, 2009
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Hi Ladies. This is my first post as this site has been very helpful to me in the past. I am a 37 year old mother of a 17 year and I am currently 3 months pregnant (I ...
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- It sounds like you may be experiencing acid reflux. I especially had it while pregnant and was able to take Nexium. It didn't work the first pill, but after about 4 da...
- I was 37 when I became pregnant again after 15 years. I have three kids 23, 18 & 2 1/2. My 2 1/2 yr old has been such a blessing. I had the Ultra screen tests done ...
- I was in a similar situation a couple years ago, I was 38, pregnant with twin boys and had 2 nearly grown teenage girls. I would eat ONE oreo and that was it! Over t...
To Amnio or Not to Amnio?
Asked by C.A. from Boston
on February 15, 2007
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I'm 14 wks pregnant. I've just gotten results back from my ultrascreen to check for chromosomal disorders (ie. Downs syndrome). The results have put me at high risk ...
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- Hi - I had an amnio with my youngest . . . I work with developmentally disabled folks and thought (still think) it was in my best interest to know so I could be pre...
- Hi C.- I would suggest, since you wouldn't terminate the pregnancy regardless of the results, not to get the amnio. I was calculated at about the same risk. I didn't ...
- Dear C., Only you can decide what you want. However,I wouldn't do it.I'm glad that you are going to keep the baby!! And remember your other boys are all healthy a...
Testing for down Syndrome
Asked by S.B. from Indianapolis
on April 21, 2009
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My 35 year old sister has a beautiful, healthy 4 year old girl and is currently 9 weeks pregnant. However, prior to this pregnancy, she was pregnant 2 times and lost ...
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- Hi S., I too was at high risk for a child with downs. My huband has a cousin with downs, I was 39 yrs old when I got pregnant, and I too had a miscarriage a few yea...
- If it were me I would just try to relax and enjoy the pregnancy. When I was pregnant with my son they did a bunch of test because the ultrasounds was showing my son h...
- When I was pregnant with our first child I opted out of the Alpha Fetal Protein testing that would give early indication of an increased risk for Down Syndrome (among ...
NT Screening
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on May 4, 2009
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I recently went to the doctor for my 1st trimester screening. They had much difficulty getting a measurement on baby because he/she was moving around SO much. When a...
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- Hi K., I really think that those screening tests are unnecessary and they just end up worrying moms for no reason. I had 3 level 2 ultrasounds and with each one they...
- K., Basically what the result means is that your baby is 5% below the average(normal) size at this gestational age. A first trimester ultrasound is not as accurate a...
- K.: I had something similiar w/ my second pregnancy at 35. Ask for a level two ultrasound. The other option was to have them take a sample of the amniomic (sp?) f...
First Trimester Screening for down Syndrome
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on September 17, 2009
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HEllo, i had my first trimester screening for down syndrome last week, my ultrasound was great. The Dr. called and said my blood work was positive and showed a great/h...
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- M., I also agree with many who have already commented. If your amnio comes back positive will you terminate the pregnancy? If not, then why borrow worry. My husb...
- My daughter is 24 and had a child that had down syndrome. We don't have anyone in our family with downs. Sometimes it just happens. We couldn't be more proud to have l...
- this test is wrong one out of 4 times... in my opinion the risk of the amnio isn't worth it, that being said, having a DS child really doesn't change anything you migh...
Need Advice on Being 33 and Pregnant!
Asked by C.W. from Memphis
on February 20, 2008
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I am virtually speechless right now, and that hardly ever happens! My husband and I just found out that I am pregnant. Again. We have a six year old and a thirteen m...
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- Enjoy it, take care of yourself and be blessed. i had to have an emergency Hysterectomy at 32 and can't have any more babies. so i dote on the ones my friends and sis...
- Drs. consider you to be of "advanced maternal age" at 35 so you are not there yet. I was 35 with my first child and 37 with my second. They are both perfect and wond...
- You are not too old! :) I can understand your anxiety about #3 and the whole expenses thing. I am 36 and am pregnant with my 3rd child. My other two are 7 and 4 (th...
Positive Quad Screen
Asked by V.S. from Philadelphia
on August 14, 2011
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I am 15 weeks pregnant today and had a quad screen 2 weeks ago. We were out all day yesterday and when I returned home late in the evening there was a message from my...
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- The other responders who have said there is no positive and negative from the Quad screen are correct. The only test that can give you a clear positive/negative for Do...
- It is confusing to interpret the results of these, but others are correct that there isn't a 'positive' or 'negative' for these, but just a risk ratio. A genetic coun...
- First, stop using the word "positive" and remember that the accurate phrase would be "increased risk". My ratio for Trisomy 18 was 1:<4 with my fifth baby. Yes, th...
Seeking Moms with Same Experience with Quad Screening
Asked by A.B. from Cleveland
on February 14, 2008
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I am almost 5 months pregnant with my 3rd child and I had a quad screening done. I was never told it was optional so I went to my 3D ultrasound. The tech was great and...
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- I can't say my experience is exactly the same, but I'll share anyways. I had twins eight weeks ago and we had a false positive quad screen for downs syndrome. Becaus...
- A., God never gives us more than we can handle.It may seem like it sometimes but there is a plan and a meaning for everything. You can not predict the future or the...
- I think a lot of women are in your place and don't realize that there isn't a test or procedure that a doctor wants to do that you can't say no to. They tend to use s...
AFP Bloodwork Tested Positive for down Syndrome, Now Amniocentesis
Asked by M.T. from Austin
on September 5, 2007
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My doctor called me today to tell me the results of my blood work that was taken. The test was for birth defects including Down Syndrome. He said that it came back po...
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- M., I just wanted to let you know that the blood work is a screening test to see if a diagnostic test is necessary. Because it is only used for screening it pulls a ...
- I had a positive AFP, with amnio recommended - but I had planned on adopting special needs, so I didn't have the amnio. My son is perfect. I'd also like to direct ...
- I too had a positive blood test. It was very scary hearing the news I did have the amnio and it was the longest two weeks of my life, waiting for the results. Everyth...
