Screening for Down's Syndrome?

blake12336 · Apr 12th, 2012, 14:31 PM

Hello ladies

So i had my first midwife appt today and all went well

However, she did mention about screening for down's syndrome. Im confused as whether to have it done or not(will be keeping baba either way)!! Are we low risk anyway because we are younger?
What are your opinions?

Miss_Quirky · Apr 12th, 2012, 14:37 PM

I did it. It's not any strain on your part, and personally I'd want to know. I don't think we are really LOWER risk, but over 35 or 40 is a slightly higher risk. I wanted to know, because if it came back positive then I would be able to prepare myself for it. I have a friend whose sister has Down Syndrome and while I don't think any different of her, it DOES take a lot more effort on the parents' part.

It's a small vial of blood, and if the initial screen comes back positive then you can deal with it from there

ClairAye · Apr 12th, 2012, 14:38 PM

I wouldn't say we're more low risk because of our age tbh, but I think it's a good thing to do, if you're keeping your baby either way I feel it would be easier knowing if I did happen to be high risk as I could prepare myself, but that is just my opinion

blake12336 · Apr 12th, 2012, 14:41 PM

Ohh, my midwife put me under the impression that I didn't need it as i would be low risk anyway. My mums saying i don't need it as it wouldn't make a difference and would just make me worry, however, OH thinks it would be better to know so if it's positive we can be prepared :s

blake12336 · Apr 12th, 2012, 14:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ClairAye

I wouldn't say we're more low risk because of our age tbh, but I think it's a good thing to do, if you're keeping your baby either way I feel it would be easier knowing if I did happen to be high risk as I could prepare myself, but that is just my opinion

Did you have it done ClairAye?

MarissaFaith · Apr 12th, 2012, 14:44 PM

Go ahead and get it done! It's a normal routine check.
They actually did a second one for my baby because he had a bloated tummy which is a sign - but THANK GOD it did come back negative. Waiting for the results was the scariest weeks of my life, but it's better to know.
The chances of a teens baby having it is VERY low though

I'm sure you LO will be just fine

ClairAye · Apr 12th, 2012, 14:45 PM

Your midwife shouldn't be saying things like that to you, just because there is a set age for 'high risk' doesn't mean young people can't be at risk either (sorry hope I'm not scaring you!) Don't let other people interfere in your decision though

ClairAye · Apr 12th, 2012, 14:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blake12336

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Originally Posted by ClairAye

I wouldn't say we're more low risk because of our age tbh, but I think it's a good thing to do, if you're keeping your baby either way I feel it would be easier knowing if I did happen to be high risk as I could prepare myself, but that is just my opinion

Did you have it done ClairAye?

Yeah I did

blake12336 · Apr 12th, 2012, 14:46 PM

What does the test involve? Is it just a blood test?

ClairAye · Apr 12th, 2012, 14:47 PM

They do a measurement at the back of baby's neck during the scan and then take bloods afterwards

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blake12336 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Midlands Posts: 640	Screening for Down's Syndrome? Hello ladies So i had my first midwife appt today and all went well However, she did mention about screening for down's syndrome. Im confused as whether to have it done or not(will be keeping baba either way)!! Are we low risk anyway because we are younger? What are your opinions?

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Miss_Quirky Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,216	I did it. It's not any strain on your part, and personally I'd want to know. I don't think we are really LOWER risk, but over 35 or 40 is a slightly higher risk. I wanted to know, because if it came back positive then I would be able to prepare myself for it. I have a friend whose sister has Down Syndrome and while I don't think any different of her, it DOES take a lot more effort on the parents' part. It's a small vial of blood, and if the initial screen comes back positive then you can deal with it from there

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ClairAye Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6,299	I wouldn't say we're more low risk because of our age tbh, but I think it's a good thing to do, if you're keeping your baby either way I feel it would be easier knowing if I did happen to be high risk as I could prepare myself, but that is just my opinion

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blake12336 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Midlands Posts: 640	Ohh, my midwife put me under the impression that I didn't need it as i would be low risk anyway. My mums saying i don't need it as it wouldn't make a difference and would just make me worry, however, OH thinks it would be better to know so if it's positive we can be prepared :s

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MarissaFaith Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 974	Go ahead and get it done! It's a normal routine check. They actually did a second one for my baby because he had a bloated tummy which is a sign - but THANK GOD it did come back negative. Waiting for the results was the scariest weeks of my life, but it's better to know. The chances of a teens baby having it is VERY low though I'm sure you LO will be just fine

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ClairAye Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6,299	Your midwife shouldn't be saying things like that to you, just because there is a set age for 'high risk' doesn't mean young people can't be at risk either (sorry hope I'm not scaring you!) Don't let other people interfere in your decision though

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blake12336 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Midlands Posts: 640	What does the test involve? Is it just a blood test?

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ClairAye Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6,299	They do a measurement at the back of baby's neck during the scan and then take bloods afterwards

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