chromosome testing

[scorp77]

Anyone did the chromosome testing n if so which one? I refuse to have a needle stuck in my belly into the babies sac to draw fluid. Especially knowing there is a 50/50 chance of miscarriage.

[breee08]

Early on in this pregnancy,  my son had cp cysts, that usually go away, my blood was all normal. But I had to go to a diff Dr every couple weeks for ultrasounds. They recommended I get the amniotic fluid drawn, and after they told me all the risks. I said no. A few weeks later I went for an ultrasound and they went away. So I'm glad I didn't. I Think they worry alot about different things that really aren't anything, which I hope is the same for you

[heenabean22]

I have had 3 chorionic villus samples and akl three times i did not miss carry. i had to have the genetic testing because my first and second daughters were born with cystic fibrosis and i never knew i was a carrier. This is my 4th pregnancy and i had the testing done and this baby is healthy no cf and no other chronic problems. I guess it depends on ur situation like why u would need the genetic testing done..

[BarbieAnn85]

i had the 12 weeks nuchal scan they took blood and did u/s my baby had a very low risk

[Lindsmit]

And at that point was completely agaisnt chromosone test. I never want a scare like that again!

[Lindsmit]

After my ultra sound they let me know my baby may have edwards syndrom and yes recommend termination as death rate after birth is nearly 100 percent. I was completely against it and i am now 38 weeks and her heart has developed normally and although the cycst are still on her brain they no longer beleive that she had edwards syndrom. Best decision i ever made!

[tgladwin]

The trisomy 18 and 13 are almost 100% fatal. Most doctors will recommend termination but of those who decide against it most will either miscarry or the child will be stillborn. Only 3% actually survive to birth and they usually do not make it to their first birthday. I was not concerned about downs syndrome either but it is definitely not the worst chromosomal disorder out there. Plus, it was nice to see my baby again before my 20 week scan.

[scorp77]

Im 35 n they recommended it but it doesnt matter to me either about DS, but doesnt it check for otjer birth defects?

[Lindsmit]

I never got the tests. It personal choice but in my opinion im going to love my child just the same whether it has down syndrom or not. Why the added stress of finding out before he or she is born?

[tgladwin]

I had an ultrascan done. The use ultrasound imaging to measure your baby and the thickness of something in its neck. They also drew a small amount of my blood to check hormone levels. This test is done between 11 and 13 weeks. This isn't a test that can tell you 100% that your baby does or doesn't have downs, trisomy 18, or trisomy 13, it will give you the odds of them having it based on certain markers. My odds were 1 in 600 based on my age alone and after the test they changed it to 1 in 10,000.

[Glowingmommy2be]

I had sequintel screening I gotta go back for the second test