could it change?

Question

i have agreed 2 get a test for downs for my baby is there anyway i can ask the midwife if a can change it because the more a think about the more its sound dangerous and a really dont wanna put my baby at that harm am 18yrs old with my first child plus the only downs that was in my family was my dads mum she was pregnant with a child with downs due 2 mature age in ur opinion would u think it being nessary 2 do ?
i am also at high risk due 2 my epilepsy and asthma
but could i not get it done altho my records(its new thing out here) we have our own records 2 take with us at every apt and has every stated for what i wish 2 get done for my apt because i am gettin check spine bifita sorry not so good on spellin
oh and am also going 2 be 12weeks on sunday my apt is on tuesday would that test still cause a miscarriage even after 12weeks?

Answer 1

They just took my blood to test for downs. if that come up positive then they would like to get an amniosentesis(sp?) test through your belly. if the blood test comes up neg then you don't have to do that. you don't have to test if you do not want to. Oh and they usually do not test for downs until you are about 18 weeks. But if you want the blood test it is not unsafe for you baby because they are taking your blood

Answer 2

Well u should let them test u I don't think your child will have it and I think that babies make their own cells so chances are may be not. I knew a woman who was preg.had aids and when her baby was born he didn't have it so u may be lucky and have a healthy boy and/or grl........good luck and many blessings 18 yrs ago i had my son 2 when i was your age and he's 18 now and on the 26th he will be 19 and his lil bro will be 4 the day before him.