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Hi, I am new to the blog and am interested in learning how many of you are pregnant and considering having a prenatal test-amniocentesis or CVS?
I will be launching a web-based study mid-summer aimed at learning more about helping pregnant women to make...
Started by BarbaraB on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at families):
Risk and those options were there, but I chose not to do that kind of testing..
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Mutiple Pregnancy - Prenatal Genetic Testing
Is there a higher risk of birth defects with multiple babies?
Sharing a womb with a sibling or two doesn't affect a baby's DNA or increase the risk of a genetic defect such as Down syndrome. If you're carrying...
Started by nlakshmi on
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Re: Mutiple Pregnancy - Prenatal Genetic Testing What prenatal screening tests can I have if I'm Due-Date Buddies Meet Here Re: Mutiple Pregnancy - Prenatal Genetic Testing What about amniocentesis Pregnancy -....
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Hi I am 25 years old, first pregnancy. I am currently alittle over 9 weeks. I have my first trimester prenatal screenings for down syndrome and trisomy 18 on June 5th. What should i expect, what happens during the procedure, is it painful, how long does...
Started by Awilburn23 on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thebump):
My doctor doesn't recommend this test if the mother and father are under a certain age primarily testing that both stresses the mother out....
Most likely you will already have an appt scheduled soon after the test.
Like the pp said.
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So I went in and had my first prenatal visit today and they told me I was measuring at 5 1/2 wks, vs the 8 that I should be. They said they saw a normal, healthy yolk sac but saw no fetal pole yet. They said I was due on January 10th,2013 according to...
Started by Momma_Nebbs on
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I could see testing when u did & down to like 7, but 5? Did.
Wow! That's crazy! 8 weeks down to 5..
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Hi ladies, just want to update my first appointment with my OB after being released from my Specialist! It was an awesome appt!
My BP was wonderful, my doctor was great, the baby is looking wonderful and actually resembles a baby!!!!
Also, heartbeat is...
Started by michellem on
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by 12 people.
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For March 12...I will be 13 weeks on that date I thought this test was to be done before the 13th week scans? or soemthing I specifically have to request? Anyone have this testing done? any and all info was a boy for sure but were not sure....
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What type of prenatal care did you have after your LO was diagnosed with a CHD?
We received a diagnosis of HLHS at 30 wks. I'm now 32 weeks. My high risk OB wants me to have a nonstress test twice a week and an amniotic fluid index once a week. Other ...
Started by aecrook on
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I'm finally onto my last week of testing!! Thank.
Weeks and my MFM had us do growth u/s every 3 weeks and every two weeks NST and Amniotic fluid test a week now 2 times because my fluids were high.
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I had my anatomy scan on friday (20w5d). My OBG wanted to confirm if there was a chromosome defect on my baby. So, he referred me right away with a specialist. I went in for 2nd u/s (the specialist) and dr told me the following:
1. baby's kidneys is not...
Started by ogarc on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at babycenter):
Early on the Dr'....
I am currently 25 weeks along and have had the amnio test, microarray test normal.
All testing has come back one vessel in the cord.
As well as a test for a specific genetic disorder called Fanconi Anemia.
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I got a massage certificate for Christmas and finally got around to using it. I'm soo glad I did! I usually don't love massages and this was even a guy so I was skeptical but man, I haven't been this relaxed in a long time.
Started by sassysally1 on
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I'm so stressed because of work (state testing next.
And seeing if I can get it today for a massage .
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What is everyone's opinion on testing for any and all diseases while pregnant? my view is to do it so you can be prepared in the event your child does have a disease. I was just curious what everyone else thought?
Started by sara052420 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thebump):
I know myself well enough to know that I would be worried, most likely unnecessarily chromosomal abnormalities... .
If you find out of the optional testing.
That's how I feel about prenatal testing.
I didn't want 7 months of thinking it over.
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My OB asked me today if I wanted to do the AFP blood draw for spina bifida testing. Because I'm going away pretty soon and my work schedule is crazy between now and then, I wasn't sure I'd be able to get the test done within the window she gave me - so...
Started by limpetfan on
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by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thebump):
That was what I always....
Since we did that testing, I was never really offered anymore testing for those conditions.
Since we did that testing, I was never really offered anymore testing for those conditions spina bifida.
Bifida.
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