Went for my 11w ultrasound and doctor said there is extra fluid around the neck and this could possibly be Downs Syndrome or a Chromosome Disorder. I asked for the exact measurement but they said I had to go to a specialist to know for sure how much extra fluid was there. This is my second child and I didn't have any problems with my first so this is all new to me. Has anyone else experienced this and if you have do you have any advice? I have been trying to stay positive but I am freaking out. Thanks!
I have not gone through this, but I have had NT scan....11W IS on the earlier side of the NT scan window and even a positive results from NT Scan does not mean anything is necessarily wrong.
Are you also getting the triple test done? They usually do this with an NT Scan and the results are usually 90% accurate if done with the triple test.
If you have not had the blood test done, then I would request it immediately and get that done as it is more accurate than the NT scan alone.
Please just know that your odds are very low and you likely will have a totally healthy baby.
I would even request a re-scan at the 12W-13W+1D mark, as this would be right inside the 11-14 week window for NT scanning.
Please also know that a positive NT scan does not 100% mean your baby will have DS...non-DS babies also can have excessive fluid near the neck as well.