genetic screenings

[mrshaden]

Has anyone had this procedure done in your first trimester? I was told that it's when they puncture your belly with a "needle" and test the fluid around the baby & womb . Who has had this done or plan on having it done?

[newlymomma_12345]

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[smichellec]

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[newlymomma_12345]

Even if you're keeping the baby if your results come up high on the blood test you should get the other test done so you know what you're in for ! You should always be prepared (: good luck and I'm sure your little one will be just fine !

[newlymomma_12345]

For my screening test I got my blood tooken and had an ultrasound done to measure the fluid behind my baby's head.. they said if my results said I was high risk to any chromosomal abnormalities that they would advise me to get the test done where they poke a needle into the sac and test it that way which btw is a risk of miscarriage

[mrshaden]

Thanks ladies, and your are absolutely right @smichellec ! I am leaving it all in God's hands. I believe my baby will be just fine and like you said, whether s/he has birth defects or not they are still gonna be mama's pride and joy! You all have convinced me to not do it at all lol. Pregnancy is already a sensitive journey so I am not gonna risk ANY chance of a miscarriage, no matter how small the percentages. Thank you

[Cindy0624]

Dey asked me if i wanted to get dat done at 18 weeks cuz not only does it check the gender but it checks to see if dere is any defects ,since i have a CF gene dey wanted to make sure the baby didnt have anythin wrong. I said no n did the blood work n the anatomy scan n it all came out good. At the anatomy scan was where dey told me the gender also. Its like a small chance of miscarriage i think she had told me 1 in 5 women but i still didnt wanna take the chance.

[jenboo8290]

I'm not doing any of the testing. The only thing I am doing is the anatomy scan.

[alexis444]

The genetics screening test is where they take your blood and test it if they find issues. If they have any concerns they do a amniocentesis that is where they take a needle and poke you so they can test the fluid. If you have a amniocentesis your chances of miscarriage are higher.

[MLopez96]

Is that the test they take you to find out if the baby will come out with birth defects? Because if it is i wouldn't suggest doing the needle theres a really little possibility of miscarriage. I did the blood one i find it less dangerous and still affective.

[smichellec]

I would do the blood test and if they find something concerning they may offer to do the more invasive test. Regardless, if you're planning to keep your baby no matter what, then I don't see the point. I wouldn't stress though. :)

[mrshaden]

Thanks , your comment was very helpful! Because clearly I don't see why or what's funny to the "bubbles" girl ^^. Anyway, how far along are you? I have not had any screenings yet and I'm not sure if I want to. Is it something that is necessary to have done? I see you said it can bring risks during pregnancy; such as what? Is it risk for the baby or mom, or both? I apologize for so many questions! This is my first pregnancy :) and like I said I really don't know if I am even going to have it done, especially if it's not absolutely necessary

[nicoleam]

They generally would do a blood test first and if they find abnormalities then they would proceed With the genetics test. You can opt to have it but it does come with risks to the pregnancy. I wouldn't do it or consider it until after the blood test and the 20 week anatomy ultrasound.

[03bubbles]

lol idk i got mine done they just took blood n did an ultrasound