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Did you screen for Down syndrome?
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:34 pm
Wife and I are expecting our first kid. Was wondering did you take the NIPP or other test for Down Syndrome. Not sure should I screen for this. We are both age 33
Thanks
Thanks
This post was edited on 9/9/23 at 3:34 pm
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Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:35 pm to GeauxZone90
Yes! Absolutely. And when my dr called and told me vile of blood broke and the test couldn’t be done I insisted they did a 4-D ultrasound.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:35 pm to GeauxZone90
I don’t know why you would unless it runs in your family maybe.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:36 pm to GeauxZone90
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Did you screen for Down syndrome?
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Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:36 pm to GeauxZone90
Yes.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:38 pm to GeauxZone90
Yes. It's something we wanted to prepare for if we needed to.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:39 pm to GeauxZone90
No
But I once had a long term girlfriend who’s son had Down Syndrome. He was an absolute joy.
I was fortunate enough to introduce him to riding the tube behind the boat, catching fish etc. Too many memories to count.
Those children are more like “ normal “ children than different.
They are very easy to love and will return it exponentially. I miss him.
But I once had a long term girlfriend who’s son had Down Syndrome. He was an absolute joy.
I was fortunate enough to introduce him to riding the tube behind the boat, catching fish etc. Too many memories to count.
Those children are more like “ normal “ children than different.
They are very easy to love and will return it exponentially. I miss him.
This post was edited on 9/9/23 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:40 pm to GeauxZone90
Yes, for all 3. I wouldn't say I would have went forth with abortion, but we did want to know. We did all testing, paid extra, and did home births. All 3 are healthy and well.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:41 pm to Bigfishchoupique
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:43 pm to GeauxZone90
Dr asked us if we would terminate the pregnancy if the test had bad results. We said no he said there was no point in getting the test done. We were in our 30’s as well.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:44 pm to GeauxZone90
No
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:45 pm to GeauxZone90
Hell no. Like testing for COVID, if it's not going to change anything (ie, you're not going to abort the child,) what is the point?
You don't really need to prepare. Like all other babies, they need to eat, shite, sleep, hear your voice, feel your touch, etc.
You don't really need to prepare. Like all other babies, they need to eat, shite, sleep, hear your voice, feel your touch, etc.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:53 pm to armytiger96
We tested for both of our kids.
The point for us was never to know so that we could abort but so that we could prepare in the event he/she was. Giving birth is an amazing event. I have no doubts that if one of my children did have a disability that I would love them just as much as if they didn't. Still, that initial shock and realization during that special of an event wasn't something that we wanted to be surprised with.
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he said there was no point in getting the test done
The point for us was never to know so that we could abort but so that we could prepare in the event he/she was. Giving birth is an amazing event. I have no doubts that if one of my children did have a disability that I would love them just as much as if they didn't. Still, that initial shock and realization during that special of an event wasn't something that we wanted to be surprised with.
This post was edited on 9/9/23 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:53 pm to GeauxZone90
No.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:54 pm to GeauxZone90
No. Why, would you abort it?
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:55 pm to GeauxZone90
No,
Wouldn’t have changed anything for us anyway, the test is far from conclusive, all it would’ve done is add stress.
Don’t blame anyone who does though
Wouldn’t have changed anything for us anyway, the test is far from conclusive, all it would’ve done is add stress.
Don’t blame anyone who does though
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:55 pm to GeauxZone90
Yes, didn’t really know it was an option not to
I would not have done the amniocentesis if any of the results would’ve shown we had a chance for Down syndrome
I would not have done the amniocentesis if any of the results would’ve shown we had a chance for Down syndrome
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:56 pm to GeauxZone90
If you plan on abortingthe baby if it has it? Yes
If you will keep the baby no matter what, it’s not even at test that is 100% accurate that may cause unnecessary worrying. The test has a 20% rate of false positives.
No judgement, just stating the obvious
If you will keep the baby no matter what, it’s not even at test that is 100% accurate that may cause unnecessary worrying. The test has a 20% rate of false positives.
No judgement, just stating the obvious
This post was edited on 9/9/23 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:56 pm to GeauxZone90
Yes, but I was over 35 so the NIPT was covered. Mostly, it was cool to find out the sex at 11-12 weeks.
Posted on 9/9/23 at 3:59 pm to GeauxZone90
Yes, it was something we wanted to be prepared for. Not to terminate the pregnancy or anything like that but we definitely wanted to be prepared.
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