I found out that my baby is at risk of having Down's Syndrome. This is my second pregnancy and everything was fine with my first. Anyone else have this happen to them? If so what are your thoughts?
2007-08-31 14:25:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I have to go in 2 weeks for a level 2 ultrasound and a possible amnio, I know there is a small chance but I think that any other mother would worry as well.
2007-08-31 14:36:51 · update #1
My Aunty was given a one in 66 chance from ultrasound that her baby would be a downs baby (most ppl have a one in 7 hundred and something)... the skin at the back of the neck measured something like 3.2mm when it should be less than 1mm (or something along those lines). She had the amnio and turns out everything was fine.
I know so many people with downs as I woork with disability and they are all beautiful, loving people and give the best hugs. Most can live to be relatively independant.
I hope that eveything works out and that the tests come back clear, but if they don't it is not the end of the world (I know that's probably not what you want to hear right now though)
Good luck
2007-08-31 14:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by ஜBECஜ ~Mama to Lucy & bump~ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Did you just get the marker panel done? If so, it could be nothing at all. I chose not to have it, due to the unnecessary worry it could cause, besides I wouldn't have done anything differently anyways. Now your probably going to have the amnio. It is said that the chance of miscarriage from amnio isn't as high as they had thought for many years. The amnio should be able to tell. Personally, I would keep the baby. Down's Syndrome babies are super sweet and generally very happy. They are a little extra work, but worth it. See, this months Babytalk magazine, they have a cute article on Down's Syndrome babies.
2007-08-31 14:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by xraydri 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Those tests are often inaccurate. Many women get a false positive with the first round of tests and they have a perfectly healthy baby.
If you absolutely need assurance you can get the amniocentesis for a more accurate result, but the procedure is costly and invasive and carries the risk of miscarriage.
In my opinion, it doesn't matter if your baby is healthy or has potential problems. Nothing should change. You're still a mother and you still have a baby that needs love and nurturing no matter what.
Our third baby was born with Charge Syndrome, a genetic disorder which causes severe heart defects, hearing and vision loss and kidney damage. We had no ultrasounds during the pregnancy and had no idea anything was wrong and I'm glad it happened that way because the day of her birth was joyous and uncomplicated, unclouded with worries and anxiety. Being tested early on would only have made me worry my entire pregnancy about something that couldn't be changed.
They can't "fix" your baby in the womb, so why start worrying sooner than you have to? Have a happy pregnancy!
I'm pregnant again and I am NOT going to get any fetal testing or ultrasounds (unless there is a medical need). Tests cause a lot of unnecessary worry and heartache.
2007-08-31 14:32:16 · answer #3 · answered by Veritas 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I was asked at 16 weeks if I wanted to take a Blood serum test by my ob. I declined however I am assuming that you had that test done as it does show your risk for a down syndrom baby. When my husband and I decided not to go ahead with it, my ob assured me that it is not 100%, and is just a measure, some tests come back positive and people had healthy babies. And versa for neg result. Even if your baby has down syndrome, that does not mean you have done anything wrong with this pregnancy. We had decided that even if our baby was at risk we would love her just the same. I hope that this helps. Good luck to you.
2007-08-31 14:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Iv heard this happen many times and the baby turned out not to even have downs syndrome.
I think even if it comes back that theres a risk your child has it, only a few percent of them actually end up really having it.
Chat with your doctor, i think u can have an amnio to confirm it but there's risk of miscarriage with having that done.
2007-08-31 14:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My initial thought is don't panic until you learn more. The AFP test has LOADS of false positives. Google it to see just how many there are.
Likely, they'll offer you a follow up test, like a neuchaltranslucency ultrasound/blood test where they can give you more exact odds, but even then there are false positives.
Thes best way to learn is through amnio, but first you should probably decide just what this means to you in your life...would you be able to care for and love adowns baby? If the answer is yes, I wouldn't bother with the invasiveness of the amnio.
Best-
DN
2007-08-31 14:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by Dalice Nelson 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I never took that test to see if my baby would have down syndrome or not and i still havent had her yet. But i wish you the best of luck and i will pray for you and you have every right in this world to be worried.
2007-08-31 15:02:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Through my sister in laws entire pregnancy the doctors told her that her child would have Downs Syndrome. They even told her that she should consider abortion. She decided that whatever God gave her would be fine with her. The baby came into the world without DS.
2007-08-31 14:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by tasha o 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Will they do more testing? And, if so what are the chances of Down's? My thoughts, down syndrome children are some of the nicest sweetest most lovable children that you will ever encounter :)
2007-08-31 14:31:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
O that is really sad i know a couple little kids with down syndrome..... Sorry to hear about your news i hope everything works out!! : )
2007-08-31 14:35:43 · answer #10 · answered by HockeyGirl526 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋