Terrie
rosieposie2626
Terrie·В ожидании первенца

In September when I have my first scan I have been told it's also time for my Down's syndrome screening and if I have it done there's a chance of miscarriage it's scared me a bit. May I ask your views on having the test and/or if you had it done or not?

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olivia161
Olivia·Мама сына-младенца

Don't need to worry at all:) x

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rosieposie2626
Terrie·В ожидании первенца

Thank you all so much, you have put my mind to rest. I should sleep better tonight xx 😀

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kate_smith
Kate Smith·Мама дочки (1 год), беременна (12 нед.)

They use the NT measurement, concentration of 2 proteins in your blood (not baby's!), your age and bmi, they stick that into a formula and say if you are heigh or low risk :)

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gabilicious
Gabi·Мама двоих (младенец)

Make a list of all the questions you have about the tests etc and when you go to see your midwife take the list with you they'll be more than happy to answer all your questions x

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kate_smith
Kate Smith·Мама дочки (1 год), беременна (12 нед.)

No no, they don't take blood from the baby's neck, they measure NT distance on the scan, basically the width of fluid seen behind their neck.

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sobia
Sobia·В ожидании первенца

@rosieposie2626. If the doctors know there is a definite major problem with the baby they offer you further testing. This happens later in pregnancy when they give you the option of taking a sample from your amniotic fluid. But I wouldn't even think about it or worry about it as it's unlikely. Honestly talk to them about it in your scan appointment they should be happy to answer your questions and it will make you feel better if your worried x

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kate_smith
Kate Smith·Мама дочки (1 год), беременна (12 нед.)

There is no chance with screening, they do an ultrasound and take some blood from you. IF you get a "high risk" result, then they will offer you a diagnostic test, where they stick a needle through the tummy into the womb and take a bit of amnionic fluid, that procedure has 2% miscarriage change. You will be OK! Xxx

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gabilicious
Gabi·Мама двоих (младенец)

Nothing to worry about most of the tests are done through checking your blood thy wouldn't do anything to the baby if it's not safe especially without your consent x

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rosieposie2626
Terrie·В ожидании первенца

@gabilicious, oh thanks I was worried about it xx

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gabilicious
Gabi·Мама двоих (младенец)

The tests for Down syndrome is just a simple blood test from your arm no harm to the baby at all

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rosieposie2626
Terrie·В ожидании первенца

@sobia, today's appointment was cancelled, now have to go tomorrow at 11:30 😀

A friend said they also take a blood sample from the baby's neck some how?

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sobia
Sobia·В ожидании первенца

When they test for downs it's just a blood test. Totally safe. At least that's how mine was done. When you saw your midwife she should have given you a booklet with the information in it. If not call them or speak to your GP.

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