No NT scan from my DR

Trinity42 · Nov 24th, 2009, 09:45 AM

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 · Nov 24th, 2009, 10:39 AM

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 · Nov 24th, 2009, 10:45 AM

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 · Nov 24th, 2009, 10:57 AM

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 · Nov 24th, 2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · Nov 24th, 2009, 11:12 AM

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 · Nov 24th, 2009, 14:38 PM

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 · Nov 24th, 2009, 14:40 PM

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

Odd Socks · Nov 24th, 2009, 15:03 PM

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 · Nov 24th, 2009, 17:13 PM

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.

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Trinity42 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisiana, US Posts: 771	No NT scan from my DR 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

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TrishyC Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Italy Posts: 1,346	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.

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Trinity42 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisiana, US Posts: 771	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

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ttcbambino#1 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: kent Posts: 696	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

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ladypotter Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,865	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!!

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WannaB Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 5,415	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!

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kitten2 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Wales Posts: 230	They do not do the NT test as routine in my area either.

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Odd Socks Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 3,433	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

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SCUBAGIRL Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 58	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.

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