Echogenic Focus of heart

[KarrieP]

So I had my anatomy scan today, I'm 19w 6d and my ob advised they found echogenic focus of the heart which is a soft marker for down syndrome. My doctor said if I was his daughter he would tell me to ignore it but I can't.  My options are to get a second opinion for a high risk ultrasound and if they agree with what my ob found I can get a blood test called MaterniT21 Plus that is 99.9% correct to tell me if my baby has downs.  Has anyone else had this? I'm nervous and hoping it's nothing.  

[Tweetie84]

You're welcome KarrieP and thank u!

[megadams]

I'm going for my 12 week scan on Friday, to check for abnormalities/markers, and I am so nervous!

[cblank91]

Just went through the same thing. I got the second ultrasound and the t21 blood test. My test came back negative and doc said the focus should fade on its own. I decided before my results that either way i was going to raise and love my daughter! Either way your baby is a gift..i know its nerve racking but just keep calm aand know many women have gone through the same experience.

[KarrieP]

Thank you Tweetie84 I agree either way I will love him.  It's definitely not a reason to not want to continue this pregnancy.  I wish you a healthy little man too and will keep you in my prayers.

[Tweetie84]

I know how u feel I just had a level 2 ultrasound because my Dr thought something was wrong with my placenta but all was well until he said he couldn't see my baby's nasal bone which is also a marker for Down Syndrome I have already had my blood work done for the down's which came back normal but I went ahead and had the same blood work done as u so I'm just waiting for the results but I'm in good spirits because I think it's nothing I refuse to claim it so I won't let it bother me like I did with the whole placenta situation either way I will love him the same it's my first boy so I'm excited about that. I would tell u not to worry but we're human so just stay positive and I pray everything is well for u and u have a healthy baby. Good luck.

[KarrieP]

I canceled the level 2 ultrasound and opted to do the test.  I'm going tomorrow for blood work and she said should have my results day after Christmas.  Im hoping mine is negative as well. Thanks ladies

[slimsapphire]

I had this at my ultrasound too, i did the level 2ultrasound and she was measuring great and i had the materni21 which came back negative:)

[KarrieP]

Thats good news. Did you also do the second ultrasound?  They said my first option is the ultrasound.

[kathyp3]

Samething happened to me I took that blood test and all turned out fine, I am 32 weeks