No NT scan in Wales??

[JohnsonGirl]

Calling all welsh ladies/those living in Wales.
I'm currently in Cardiff and have been told that the nhs here does not offer nt scan measurements- just a blood test at 15 weeks?!'
I'm pretty annoyed about this!
Anyone else have this in Wales?

 

[ames_x]

Read the title wrong!

I'm not sure on NT scan as I was never offered it I dont think with my first, if you are high risk guess its different. Are you with UHW? If so give them a ring or your midwife x

 

[SianMA]

I think they do nt screening and the high/ low risk assessment but not the detailed blood tests up here in north wales. Off to see the midwife in an hour so I will find out then.

 

[JohnsonGirl]

Thanks Sian

 

[lozzy21]

They don't do them in my area ether. If you want it you have to go private.

 

[Raggydoll]

It's not offered routinely here (Gloucestershire) but you can now pay to have it done privately at GRH. This wasn't an option earlier this year.

 

[JohnsonGirl]

There are some private clinics that do it here- it's about £185. Really annoying when most get it for free, grrrr!!

 

[SianMA]

Just back from the midwives, NT screening is not offered at the 12 week scan, they only look for major anomalies in the limbs etc, check for a heartbeat, check baby is in the right place and check how many babies you're carrying.

You then have the Downs blood test at 15-18 weeks which gives the high/low risk assessment so you can be offered amino or CVS if you are high risk.

Finally your 20 week scan is the major anomaly scan.

I think we're going to scrape together the cash for an NT scan and bloods at 11.5 weeks. It costs £180 so replacing our broken fire will have to wait and all my maternity clothes will be coming from eBay this time!