shadow on heart

[roadto]

Hello, I went for my 20 week ultrasound earlier this week and the Dr said that they saw a shadow around my baby's heart and I have to go for a level 2 ultrasound or fetal echo. I looked it up and it said that a shadow could be a  sign of down syndrome. I am freaking out anyone else been through this?

[tiffanya2015]

That's amazing news! I'm happy for you and baby :)

[roadto]

Had the level 2 ultrasound and fetal echo, my baby has a healthy heart. The Dr didn't see anything but the cardiologists are still reviewing the pics to be sure.

[nonamemommy87]

Same situation with me. My little girl has an little piece of calcium built up in her heart. We saw a specialist and they are mot at all concerned b/c blood work all looks good. They told me 100% of the time the calcium piece will disappear. Her measurements all look normal too which us another good sign. Everything will be okay :-)

[lovely9810]

That's good to hear!!!

[roadto]

I got the blood tests back they were normal.

[MamaJackson0522]

My daughter has it to but Bc all my blood work is negative it's nothing to worry about. I was told they literally see babies every week with this and it's just a soft marker. It has to be present with other things in order for DS to be considered. It just happens to be something DS babies have. I was worried sick but now I'm 38 weeks and I have faith she's ok :)

[0_LING_0]

My baby girl has it too. we did the fetal echo ultrasound and the Dr is not worried at all. I also did the blood draw earlier in my pregnancy and am very low risk to have a baby with DS. The cardiologist said that nowadays the ultrasounds r soooooo detailed that they can see more than they used to b able to and that the white spot is nothing to b concerned about. I hope this eases ur mind. Try not to stress I'm sure everythingbis just fine :)

[Finurligaida]

Try to stay calm and take it from the next ultrasound. No need to freak out beforehand (but I know that's hard to control). Did the Dr say anything about it more than you need another check up?