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I talked for a long time with my specialist on this and he told me that should I have a child with issues my pregnancy would need to be treated differently as well as being more monitored during the labor process. I more did it just to make sure we didn't need special monitoring past that point. Good luck!

I LOVED the fingers and toes! That was one of the best parts. Mine was about 10 minutes, though. Because the fluid was so thin and the heart was strong she didn't have much to play around with. She was also really, really good so that made her fast. Still, it was 10 minutes of sheer joy.

I'm older, so I do every non-invasive test I can get my hands on.

But even if I wasn't, I'd still do the NT scan at 12 weeks - if only for the fact that it's a very detailed ultrasound of baby, takes about 45 minutes. That's 45 minutes of getting to look at every single little bit of your baby - little fingers, little toes ... it's amazing.

Hello just want to say im so glad you asked this question bcoz i also dont know whether i should do it or not.
Think i just might.;) GL

Thank you ladies!!! I think I may just do it because I also want to be educated and would like to have an idea of if we will have a special needs child. I am on the fence about returning to work after the baby arrives. It is just an ultrasound and blood test so it won't be any harm done!

I did the test with my first child and had a false positive for trisomy 18. I did not do the test with my second child just because the false positive terrified me. I am going to do the screening this time around. I don't have a specific reasoning for wanting to do it, other than wanting to be prepared, if I need to be. If people are that worried about what you are doing, then just keep medical issues between yourself and your husband. At the end of the day it's no one else's business. It's your body and your baby. All OB recommend the test. You should just do what you think is best for you and your baby. Good luck doll.

We did. We like being informed and prepared; it's not right to imply people who opt for screening want to abort less than perfect babies. That is really ignorant and judgmental. First of all, it's harmless and you get to see your baby. It's the first time they really look human! Second, if something were wrong you can prepare either for a possible stillbirth or complications after birth. It is recommended all women do this screening. Knowledge is power.

I did the test. Not because if there was something wrong to abort it, because if there was something wrong I wanted to be ready and well educated in helping my baby as much as possible. Turned out my baby had trisomy 18. And I tell u wat I'm thanking that test because she past away at 33 weeks..... But I was prepared for that outcome. If I hadn't been I wld be a complete mess. It's a very personal choice but I'm so glad I did it. It gave me the opportunity to make as many memories as possibl y I could. And at least I knew what was going on in my pregnancy!!
GL and blessings to u

Anything that doesn't risk the pregnancy/baby, like and ultrasound, I'd do it. Just like what momlove said, if there's something wrong I'd want to be educated or at least be prepared if it is possible that something is wrong, like downs syndrome.

I did this test! The way I think about it is that if their is something wrong with my baby I want to be educated! If u get that early screening and find out there is something wrong you have plenty of time to soak up a ton of knowledge. I would never abort a baby, I think the test is a good idea!