I'm 19 years should i worry sbout my unbornbaby & Down Syndrome?

Question

i do not have this in my family or nothing ,or my husbands ,its just a worry thats in my head ,my 1st child came out normal .so what are my chances ...i have stomic pain sometimes ,does this mean anything....

Answer 1

No, Downs Syndrome is more a problem for women over 40 having children. Don't worry too much...I know it's hard :)

Answer 2

For the stomache pain, I would go see your Ob/Gyn, but as far as you worrying about your baby having Down's Syndrome..

Down's syndrome (DS) is the most common single cause of significant learning disability in children of school age. It is caused by a change in one of the genes in the egg before it is fertilized by the sperm (at the time of conception). This is usually a completely random happening, though it is more common in older mothers. Throughout the world, the frequency of DS is about 3 per 2000 births.
Until recently, the only factor used to identify women at high risk for DS was their age. At age 40, for example, the chance of having a baby with DS is about 1 in 100. This has led to many hospitals offering amniocentesis to women over a certain age, usually 35 or 37. The problem with this is that it only will identify 15-30% of all cases of DS; the majority still occur in women who are younger (because there are more of them having babies, even though, individually their risk is less).

Amniocentesis - (Amniocentesis, or an amniotic fluid test (AFT), is a medical procedure used for prenatal diagnosis, in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is extracted from the amnion around a developing fetus. It is usually offered when there may be an increased risk for genetic defects in the pregnancy.)

There is also a blood test that your Ob/Gyn should offer you, and it checks for Downs Syndrome.. It's probably much more safer, seeing how it's only a blood test.. You should ask about it..

Answer 3

Yes, sad to say, you should be worry about down syndrome in your baby. Although a lot of people feels women of older age like after 35 are at higher risk of having DS babies, there are cases of yonger women age 21 who have DS babies and no family histories too.

To be safe, you can do a combine NT and blood test at 12week to determine the risk of a DS baby. However, a +ve result does not necessarily indicate your baby will have DS and a -ve result does not guarantee that your baby will not have DS. They are just giving you odds.

To confirm if your baby is fine or DS, a CVS or amniocentesis will be the most accurate but the risk of miscarriage is 0.5%.

Stomach pain does not indicate DS baby. For further information on DS, please consult your ob/gynae. The above is just for your info and should only be taken as an opinion. Good luck.

Answer 4

It's a very rare disease, and considering there's no incidence of the disease in either family, I wouldn't worry about it. Of course, there's always a chance, but it's incredibly slim. Stomach pain during pregnancy is not a indicator of carrying a child with Down Syndrome.

Only 1 out of every 800 births are diagnosed with Down Syndrome, this represents about 0.12% of the total population.

Answer 5

No you should not!! The chance of you having a child with down syndrome is very low, especially at your age and with the condition not prominent in your family. If it will put your mind at ease have a nuchal translucency test done at around 12 weeks (unless you are further along). This is not a definite result but can show you how low your chances really are. BTW, children with down syndrome are adorably lovable, beautiful children and i am sure if you were given a child with this condition you would love them and cherish them as much as you would your first child.

Answer 6

Hi Christina...congrats on the upcoming birth of your baby!!! I just wanted to say...all moms to be worry about their babies it is only natural, please don't let it stress you out!
down syndrome occurs in 1 out of 800 live births and as so many of the previous answers have stated the risks increase with maternal age. however.....80% of the babies born with down syndrome are born to moms under 35. the reason being that this is the biggest age group that has the most children. I have met a mom as young as 16 yrs old that is having a child with down syndrome.....it is a roll of the dice sweetie....every woman takes that chance when they become pregnant...could you be that "1"...yes....there is always a chance. down syndrome is not hereditary it just happens.
there are tests that can be done during your pregnancy that will look for the possibilities. the first on being a triple or quad screening....now this is only a screening to see what you chances are and it does have a lot of false positives. there is also a level 2 or high intensity ultra-sound which can look for certain "markers" that your child could have DS...these markers are: thickness fungal fold, measuring the long bones of the baby (kids with ds have shorter arms and legs), looking for congenital heart defects such as av-canal which is common in kids with ds as well as looking for intestinal defects. but you have to remember that these are only considered "markers" and it can not be truely determined with the ultra-sound. the only way to know for sure if your child would have down syndrome would be to have an amnio done or a CVS test...these will look at the dna of the baby and determine if there is an extra chromosome.
more than likely everything is just fine, but if you are still worried consult with your doctor....I hope this helped somewhat.....enjoy your pregnancy!!!
on a side note...I am a mom to three wonderful boys and one of those boys happens to have down syndrome. Our family headed down a different road with my son Nick when we discovered he had DS, but I have to tell you it has been a remarkable road to be on....he is the joy in my heart and has taught me so much in the few short years he has been with us and I would change a thing about him ( well ok...maybe the naughty stuff could go...lol typical 3 yr old). I love him not because he has down syndrome, but because he is my child.

Answer 7

At 19 the overall odds of have a baby with downs syndrome is very very low. The stomach pain is probalby from stretching, indigestion or anxiety, so please try to relax and focus on the positive and the little miracle growing inside you. Bring it up at your next prenatal appointment if you are that worried. Your doc or midwife can explain your overall "odds" for a problem.

Answer 8

If it doesn't run in either family then it is less likely to occur, however down syndrome is more prevalent in young mothers and older mothers giving birth, as long as you get prenatal care andtake care of yourself it should be ok, it is a gene mutation so I suppose it is possible for anyone to have a baby with down syndrome...it should be ok, just keep checking in with your doctor with your stomach pains and any other concerns you have along the way and congratulations on the preganancy

Answer 9

It doesn't run in families. It is more common in women above the age of 35 since they have a more likely chance of having chromosomal abnormalities due to their aged eggs. Your chances are very low, so I wouldn't worry about it.

Answer 10

Of course you are worried about your unborn baby....every Mom does that...completely normal. Every little twinge of pain sends us into panic. I had no pain at all during my first pregnancy, but was in constant pain during my second pregnancy. Every pregnancy is different. Try not to worry so much....odds are everything will be just fine.