Ultrasound markers

[anita665]

At my 20 week scan they found a marker. It was something called an echogenic focus, which is like a little calcified ball inside the heart.

The midwife said it's most probably nothing to worry about as my age is only 23 and my triple test results were 1 in 5213 but that these markers have been linked with chromosomal abnormalities like Downs Syndrome.

She said they don't cause the baby any problems and no further tests or scans would be carried out as no other markers were found.

Still I'm REALLY worried. After looking on the internet it's just made it worse as it suggests that an echogenic focus can increase my risk of Downs 4 fold and that 92% of them are found in the left ventrical but my babys was found in the right which is meant to increase the risk further.

It's a terrible feeling as myself and DH know we couldn't cope if our baby has downs. I love my baby either way but I'm scared of bonding in case we have our hearts broken when he gets here.

 

[Linzi]

I really don't know what to say honey. I dont know anything about that at all.

Maybe make an appointment with your GP or midwife to discuss it.. theyll be able to explain what it is and what risks it causes.

The thing about the internet as well, is that you never know whats true and whats exaggerated, so I wouldnt read too much into it.

Whatever happens, I hope everything will be ok for you

xxx

 

[luckyme225]

If you are truly worried I would tell your doctor you would like to see a genetic counselor and get a level 2 ultrasound for peace of mind. Tell the doctor you know that they said your risk is low but because of the marker you would like to be sure everything is ok. A co-worker of mine had a maker and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. I'm sure everything is fine as you didn't have any other markers and I hope the doctor will find a way to help ease your mind hun!!

 

[clairebear]

agreeing with above posts speak to ur gp or midwife and try to remain positve xxxx