my doctor said something about a genetics test at my week 15 appointment. what do they have to do? An is it optional?

thankyou everyone! me an my boyfriend is going to do some research about! (:

very true^^^ it is so they can see if they have to do surgery but it's usuly different per Dr. but don't be scared. talk with your Dr and your SO and so some research. then when you have all the info you can make your desicion. good luck and keep us posted.

My dr told me that it checks for things other than just Down syndrome. (Don't get me wrong I cannot remember the things he told me about to save my life) but he told me it's not about asking me about abortion. He said its for things that they can be prepared for. If they see that the baby will need a surgery that can fix everything rite up then they can have it prepared when you're in labor and not be surprised and have to rush into a situation unplanned which puts a lot of stress on you personally. I didn't plan on getting it until he told me this. But if the dr's are prepared it also helps your baby and you. I would be scared if my baby was rushed away and I didn't know why before hand. Especially if it was a surgery or something. But do what you feel is best. :)

We decided not to do it. I couldn't go my whole pregnancy pressuring myself if something didn't come out okay I just want to enjoy it

It's just done via blood work! I opted for it. It's checks for any abnormalities/Down syndrome and that's when they can do the gender test is along with thag test! All done just from a simple blood draw. Nothing scary! @caddiebugg

Only if the test comes back with anything out of the ordinary. then they ask about amniocentesis and such. @2timesthefun

@cdgfreeman, oh ok. I thought it was more extensive

@2timesthefun,

yes

@cdgfreeman, was it just blood work for twins.

Don't be scared.

I have it on Wednesday. so scared. @kelsey0803 @caddiebugg @2timesthefun @gabbii

the just draw like 4-5 viles of blood. i decided to do it because if i needed ro plan for a special needs child i wanted to be as prepared as i could. i dont believe they should allow ppl to abort based on results tho because they are not 100 percent garunteed

I did it mainly to find out the sex of my baby but it also tells you other important things about him or her! they say the gender thing is only so accurate but mine was correct ultrasound proved it!

We didn't do it. From what I understand it tells you if there is a risk for it. Not if your baby/babies have it. The anatomy scan does a good job of checking for some abnormalities as well. It's entirely up to you.

they do that test to see if you have a chromosome abnormality and if you test positive they ask if you want to abort. I refuse every time it is stupid and uncalled for. if my baby comes out with down syndrome they do be it. I'll love them just the same.

okay. thankyou all!! (:

We actually go for genetic counseling next week then s he duke the other appts after that, but from what I was told they run test to check for any chromosome abnormalities like Down syndrome etc. not sure how the procedures go. I haven't done much research on it yet.

just a blood test I did it and it came back normal but it is optional

Okay thankyou!