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Previous Downs Pregnacy
Asked by A.C. from Grand Rapids
on August 13, 2009
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I am 24 years old and ealier this year I delivered a baby at six months that died before birth, I later found out he had down syndrome,I am pregnant again and scared t...
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- I've had 3 amnios. The ones to check for lung function are different and come back in hours. The one for the genetic testing takes longer b/c they actually grow the ...
- First thing to remember there are false positives to this test, i know several people that have had them. The next thing is i have 2 beautiful healthy little girls bo...
- A. ~ I don't know how long it takes, but...since your first baby was Down's, didn't your doctor send you and your husband for genetic counseling? Most doctors would ...
AFP Screen Positive
Asked by P.K. from Dallas
on June 12, 2009
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My AFP tetra screen came back positive. I did my amnio yesterday and am waiting for results. The is my longest wait. I saw a lot of moms talk about this and feel encou...
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- Hi! Just like everyone else is saying, these tests are known to be false positives. My test came back positive with my first son. We had a level 2 sono performed wi...
- I have four children and am expecting our fifth in November. I started refusing the AFP test after our third. When I was pregnant with her my AFP came back indicatin...
- We experienced a simular thing back in 2005. Our AFP was off the charts, ultrasound was normal and Amnio was negitive for any defects. our baby boy was healthy and no...
Concerning CVS Results
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on March 24, 2009
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Has anyone here had a CVS (chorionic villus sampling) with final results that showed a trisomy mosaicism? I had a few cells show trisomy 16. They are reccomending an...
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- Hi S. - To get the defined answer that you want (and to put your mind at ease) you need more objective information. An amnio is really the next step for testing - mos...
- I was told the same thing! So I got a level 2 ultrasound, where they measure everything from the femur bone, to the size of the pinky finger. From there they said ev...
- I have had genetic testing done in the past and I strongly suggest the amnio. There is nothing to be afraid of and it will give you the answers you need regarding you...
18 Week Ultrasound Scared Me--20 Week Ultrasound Now Indicates Hydrocephalus
Asked by B.V. from Portland
on August 27, 2008
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My husband and I came from our 18 week ultrasound yesterday and the baby was curled up pretty tight (though we managed to confirm it is a boy!) and the technician coul...
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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...
Need Advice on Possible Baby with a down Syndrome.
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on July 30, 2009
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Hi mama's. I need help. I have a friend who just found out her baby "MAY" have a down syndrome. The ultrasound has shown a light in the baby's bowel, which she is to...
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- I have had the amnio (my choice), with both my pregnancies (both my kids are fine), and I am glad I did. I had my testing because I was 35+ years old, with each pregna...
- I would say no to the amnio it is a risk and even if the child has down syndrome which is highly unlikely I would not have the test. I would say have her relax the str...
- I would agree with her as far as not doing the amnio...there is only a slight possibility of the baby having Down's Syndrome and even if the baby does have it, there i...
What Is a Amnio like When Your Pregnant?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on September 25, 2008
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Ok my doctor wants to do a Amnio test on me in roughly 2 weeks to see if Babies lungs are mature so we can deliver baby. I am highrisk and they would like to do the c-...
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- My experience wasn't too pleasant. I didn't think about the needle length too much. I'd try not to think about it at all really. The baby moved right up next to the ne...
- I had one with my first son and really it was nothing. It was a poke and then a little bit of pinching and that was it. Try to concentrate on the ultrasound screen and...
- I also had an amnio with my last one, at 36 weeks to test the lungs. It really is only as scary as you make it to be- it's a professional trained specially for the job...
Heart Defects found...waiting Amnio Results
Asked by J.F. from Chicago
on November 21, 2007
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At my 20 week ultrasound, they found the baby had single umbilical artery. This in and of itself was not too much of an issue. At a Level II follow up u/s, they found ...
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- Speaking as both a pediatric nurse and a parent of a child with multiple heart defects (but otherwise completely healthy! 2 1/2 years old and has been through 2 cardia...
- A close friend of mine has a 4 year old son who had a heart defect in utero and she ended up having surgery during the pregnancy. He was born okay but she knew he wou...
- I don't really have any experience with this, but want you to know that many mother's reading this are praying for you and your baby. God Bless!
Advice on Amnio's
Asked by C.L. from Saginaw
on February 7, 2007
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I am trying to decide whether to have an amnio with this pregnancy. My Dr whom I really trust (and has never lead me wrong) wants me to have one because I am 36 this ...
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- I understand what you are going through. I was 37 when I got pregnant with our daughter. Having an amino was something I knew I wanted to do. Fortunately, I have not k...
- Dear C. i to would thing real heard befor having one done even with ultrasound guiding.i had one done with my second daughter back in 94 and ended up going in to labo...
- C., I would decide what you're really afraid of and go with your heart. If the needle is what is frightening you and otherwise you would not have reservations ab...
Please Read This I Really Need Help
Asked by F.A. from Las Vegas
on January 31, 2007
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hello , i know iam asking the same question again and again but believe me iam just too confused and scared ,i told you that iam with health plan of nevada (HMO c...
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- Women's Specialty Care is wonderful, I would definitely give them a call. I also saw Desert Perinatal Group for my Perinatologist (was referred by Women's Specialty C...
- I am a patient of Women's Specialty Care and I love them. Dr. Volker is my doctor but Dr. Layton (female) is excellent as well. As far as the amnio, I absolutely w...
- I know my response is late, but I have to let you know that I understand where you are coming from. I am also Sierra Health HMO. The "system" (as another girld called ...
Amnio Questions
Asked by A.G. from Detroit
on April 13, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I'm wondering if any of you have any experience with having an Amnio done. I am currenty on my 6th pregnacy. The first 3 were uncomplicated, #4 I miscar...
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- I had an amnio done. I'm a type 1 diabetic and needed it done to determine if my son's vital organs were mature enought to take him by c-section before he grew too big...
- Hey A., Sorry for all you have been through. I had an amnio with our second son at 37 weeks to see if his lungs were mature enough to schedule a CSection. The pro...
- A thorough ultrasound can point out benchmarks for chromosomal disorders with no risk to the baby. If symptoms are revealed during an ultrasound, then maybe an amnio ...
