(first trimester genetic screening)

[Danielsmommy0806]

Has anyone done the 1st trimester genetic screening? If so what did they do? How Is THE

[Danielsmommy0806]

Thanks ladies, I will definitely keep the little bean...After two misscariages I definitely wouldn't be able to terminate.   I had my son at 25 weeks so they are considering me high risk && last year I had two blighted ovum and one came back with trisomy 16, that's why the doctor recommended the 1st screening. It's always good to know before had if you are going to bring a precious baby into this world who will require more special medical attention just to be prepared.   I appreciate the comments makes me a little realived, I just wasn't sure what they did during the procedure I wouldn't do the 20 week one with the amniotic fluid. I'm not comfortable with that one.

[Zally07]

I had it done it was pretty much blood work and an ultrasound I didn't ask for it they offered it and I said yes why not either way no matter the outcome I was keeping my baby. Thank goodness everything came out normal.

[HomesteadingMama]

I did. I felt pushed into by the medical staff because of my "advanced maternal age"... Pregnant at 39 with twins puts me in the farting dust category I guess.
Anyway, I did it eventually because it would help us get ready with resources that we may need if there was a genetic concern. I personally wouldn't have chosen to act on the information with termination of the pregnancy or selective abortion. Though that is a reality for many parents... but I wanted these little blessings.
The truth is, everything can appear fine but like my doctor said, until you give birth and for the next year... You will truly not know about development.

Again, I am glad I did it though because research and education in all parenting to be is crucial- especially when facing a medical or developmental situation.

Good luck with whatever you choose. Love that little nugget you're cooking, and don't feel pressured into anything you don't want to do. ♡

[SoccerMom2009]

I did. It's not complicated at all. Typically you get bloodwork done. Then you get a sonogram which measures fluid on the back of baby's head, aka Nuchal Translucensy. Plus you get to see your little one! Depending on how your ins/doc does things they may do this at the 2nd Tri screening too. Honestly, I don't think it's a big deal whether or not you choose to do it. For some women it's a must. I'm a high risk so I had to. If u have any other questions,  msg me. Best wishes :)

[honkaaa]

I've never done any genetic screenings on any 3 of my babies! Don't really see a point....

[Danielsmommy0806]

The procedure? Thanks in advance. Any answers will help.. i usually don't do genetic testing but because I had a miscarriage last year and it came up for trisomy 16 which is rare we have decided just to do this screening