Trinity42

I go to the dr in 2 hours and I was told they wouldnt be doing the NT test on my baby... I dont understand I thought this was important. Im almost in my 2nt tri and they are just now doing my first tri blood work, pap and cultures

TrishyC

I believe that NT's are done by request (ie: private clinics) unless there is some high risk factor... If you want one it has to be done before end of week 14.

EDIT: I just saw your age in your profile.... why would you want a NT scan? Risk at your age is very minimal.... unless like I said there is some other factor, like other family members with Down's.

Trinity42

I was under the impression that it was a routene scan... My uncle had downs I guess I should mention that today... sorry if im sounding stupid

ttcbambino#1

You don't sound silly at all. I will get the NT as routine, but don't have to have the combined blood tests if I don't want to. I'm based in the UK tho so that might not be much help to you. I would certainly mention that it has occured in the family before if you are worried

TrishyC

Oh gosh not at all hun. But yes you can mention that and see if they will do it as routine. Here in Italy it is not routine and I don't think it is in Australia either.... as for the rest of the world.... don't know.

ladypotter

I was offered this at my appointment last time (for mid December). they also asked me if I wanted to do the CVS and Amnio. I passed on those, but said yes to the NT Scan. I guess each doctor is different. I would press the issue if it something you want or pay to have it done at a private office. I did a search and found a few private clinics around by my house. good luck!!

WannaB

They are offered in Australia as part of the whole thing, same as amnios and cvs, 11 years ago they wanted to do a anmio on me because I would be 30 when I gave birth. Definatley mention it to your doc and tell him you want one to put your mind at ease hun!

kitten2

They do not do the NT test as routine in my area either.

Odd Socks

in my area they don't do an nt scan as routine, just your dating scan & your anomoly scan. if you want an nt scan, it needs to be done privately.
xx

SCUBAGIRL

nt scan is done routinely in kent, england where i live, i cant understand why it is not done everywhere! we have a cousin with down syndrome but it did come into the equation for our nt result. if you feel strong enough you should definately ask like others have said.