Asked by marney529
This question was asked Oct. 23, 2012 3:55pm
Category: Prenatal Testing
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Q: Screening for Down Syndrome and spinal defects
I had my 4 month apt. yesterday and scheduled my anatomy ultrasound for next sat.(yay!!) and my Dr. asked me if I wanted to get the blood test done that screens for Down syndrome and spinal defects on the same day. I said yes. He said if it comes back abnormal they would do an amnio and there is a 1 in 200 chance of a miscarriage.I dont want to do the amnio if it comes back abnormal, but my DH does. I just dont want to run the risk of a miscarriage,but he said he would want to know what is wrong. Has anyone had an abnormal screening blood test and had the amnio done or not done? Should I just skip the blood test all together?I am 29 and my Dr. said the chances are low because of my age, but he said it is all up to me.Any advice would be great.This question was asked Oct. 23, 2012 3:55pm
Category: Prenatal Testing
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