Yesterday, I asked about accuracy of the Down Syndrome test and got lots of great responses. Thanks, you really helped. But that discussion brought up the amino test. Do it or Not to do it. No matter if this baby is found to have DS my daughter is going to have this baby and it is already loved by so many family and friends. My daughter will have the ultrasound that does all of the measurements next Wednesday. So far, her and her husband are waiting till after the ultrasound to deceide if they should go through with the amino. We are all worried about the risks involved with that test. Any thoughts?
2006-11-17 02:35:45 · 18 answers · asked by mckeylane 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
This is more a question for you and your SO to determine. Many people will preform the test to determine if there are any other preperations that they need to perform for the arrival of their baby, but there are a lot of people who prefer not to perform an Amnio. due to the risks that it does carry. The best thing to do (as with any medical procedure) is to intensively research the proposed procedure and then speak with your mendical professional and see what their out look of the procedure is.
2006-11-17 03:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by fairiemage99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all congratulations on your grandbaby!
If your daughter would not alter the course of her pregnancy because of the result of an amnio, then I strongly recommend she not have it. An amnio does carry a risk of miscarriage and in my opinion, simply isn't worth the risk.
I am the mom to a beautiful little boy with Down syndrome and I refused the amnio for that very reason. Ultrasounds may give her some clues as her pregnancy progresses, but she should know that she should carry on as normal....decorate the nursery, prepare for the baby, and do a little research on Down syndrome (however make sure the resources are current and not more than a couple of years old).
I would also encourage her to perhaps browse the forum at www.downsyn.com There are frequently moms-to-be that go there to get information and support even when they aren't positive that the child will have Down syndrome.
An amnio is elective and not necessary unless the parents are considering termination. Since your daughter does not fall into that category (God bless her!) then she shouldn't have the test.
Good luck!!
2006-11-17 07:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by Smom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my amnio yesterday- WOW!!! The doctor recommended it because I am 37 years old even though my two previous pregnancies were perfect. We are now having baby boy #3 due May 8th, 2007 !!
The test was painful BUT it is real quick (5 minutes) and you're under the hands of a genius and the supervision of two nurses round the clock. The test is incredible: it is 99.9% accuarate and it will distinguish the exact nature of ANY problem that may exist. My husband and I did it because the benefit of ‘knowing’ outweighs the risks (and pain) of the actual amniocentesis.
A local anaesthetic was given , but it never took away the discomfort of the manipulation and pressure once the procedure began. It is certainly permissible to ask for more local anaesthetic if you need it. I kept thinking very positive thoughts and left it in God's hands. When you leave the hospital, rest the entire day. The day after, everything is back to normal. I would do it again in a heartbeat. It was worth it. Peace of mind is priceless.
2006-11-17 02:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by Lucci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told to have an amino test but I did not go for it because no matter what the outcome the child is yours it does not matter. If you feel real strongly about having the test then go ahead but it is a 50 50 chance that while they are doing the test they won't hurt the baby. So either way your daughters child is at risk. Grandma to be hand on heart do you real want to put your daughter through a test which will always have you thinking that did I do the right thing? Good luck with the baby. May everything go well for her.
2006-11-17 02:45:59 · answer #4 · answered by AZZRA K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They say that the test has a high false positive rate. Also, if she is already planning on keeping the baby, and if it really doesnt' matter then I suggest not finding out now. She will find out when the baby is born. I have a history of Downs Syndrome in my family, and my doctor recommended the test, but I opted against it, your hormones are crazy when you are pregnant, and I didn't want to add to the stress worrying about having a child with Downs. I knew no matter what I would love my children, and that I would provide for them the best way possible. Good luck
2006-11-17 02:44:23 · answer #5 · answered by camandizmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my second pregnancy they recommened an amnio test for something called trisomey 18 which is acondition that the baby would be born dead or would die shortly after birth due to brain and physical conditions so you can imagine i was scared i was also 35 which increases all birth defects . i did not go for the amnio what we did was go to a specialist in obgyn and they preformed a very detailed sonagram (which lasted about 3 hours) a few days later they did not reccomend a amnio test and they thought everything not only looked good but everything was growing right and all looked good . amnio can have more complications and risks than benefits, a dear friend of mine was on 6 months of bed rest in the hospital after her amnio because she developed a small tear in her sack due to complications. Down stndrome babies are a special joy and can function as well as normal kids if given the right care just a little extra time so look into downs and dont worry to much my second baby who was to be born dead was a healthy 9pds 23 inches . good luck tell mama not to worry to much
2006-11-17 02:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by auntie s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of the risks, the point of the test is to determine if the baby may or may not have Down Syndrome. If your daughter is going to keep the baby no matter what the results of the test would be, then why waste the money? My mother got pregnant with my sister when she was 39. The doctor wanted to do the test, but my mom told him that it didn't matter because she would keep the baby no matter the results. Since my mom and dad did not have any insurance, he said there was no need to waste the money. But, then you may have this scenario. My wife's brother's wife took the test and the doctor told them their baby would be born with down syndrome. I have a perfectly healthy 4 year old nephew who DOES NOT have down syndrome. Those tests are not 100% accurate.
Since you have said your daughter will keep the baby, no matter what, I wouldn't worry. Accept your blessings. I pray everything works out with your daughter's miracle :)
2006-11-17 02:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by jjodom1010 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the option of getting the amnio in a few weeks but I am going to ask more questions to find out what other options I have. Mine would be looking for a genetic disorder and if I am correct the down syndrom would be easier to find. I am too scared to get the amnio done because even a 1% chance of something going wrong is too much for me. Everyone is different but if you want to go through with it do some research on the doctor that would be doing it.
2006-11-17 02:48:42 · answer #8 · answered by Brie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While there are risks involved in doing the amnio if I got abnormal results from the ultrasound I think I would go ahead so that we knew for sure. I'd want to plan to have the appropriate doctors in place before the baby was born. The risk of losing the pregnancy due to amnio is VERY small.
2006-11-17 02:41:50 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a few weeks pregnant, and I've already decide to not go through an amnio if the first trimester scan indicates possible Down's. There is a risk of miscarriage, although it's slight, and I'm keeping the baby with or without Down's.
If she is going to keep the baby anyway, I personally wouldn't risk the amnio. Good luck!
2006-11-17 02:42:08 · answer #10 · answered by jokiebird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋