canadian moms and nuchal scan

ryder · Dec 16th, 2009, 11:00 AM

Just wondering who has gotten a nuchal scan that is from Canada and when you got it??

farm girl · Dec 16th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Canadian here, but not sure what that is!? sorry new to all this,,,,

lauren10 · Dec 16th, 2009, 12:23 PM

I'm getting an early screening (ultrasound by the high risk specialist)...not sure if that involves a nuchal scan, but if so I think I'll get it between 11-13 weeks because I'll be >35 at my due date. Otherwise I'd have to wait until later in the pregnancy

aliss · Dec 16th, 2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by farm girl

Canadian here, but not sure what that is!? sorry new to all this,,,,

Me neither, I'm not even 26 yet so I don't think they even mention it unless you are of a certain age or have other risk factors.

agreeksmom · Dec 16th, 2009, 12:26 PM

11 week to the 13 week ultrasound is when they do it thats when i got mine

gina8177 · Dec 16th, 2009, 12:28 PM

In BC NT scanning is only offered by a handful of places. I am having mine done at a private fertility center as they have more experience doing it than some of the newer ones, but they cost more.

Your midwife or dr should be able to recommend a place that does NT scans. Chances are it is not covered by your provincial health, in BC there is a small list of conditions for which NT scans are covered.

Good luck!

ryder · Dec 16th, 2009, 13:04 PM

It is covered in ontario. My doctor's nurse is a bitch and tried to tell me I was confused and there is no such thing as a nuchal scan around 12 weeks.

And I know there certainly is!

scorpiodragon · Dec 16th, 2009, 13:05 PM

It is suppose to be done before the 13th week at least that is what I remember with my son... I will be getting it with this little one too. I remember having to pay for it, but my private insurance reimbursed me. I am in Quebec.
Good luck!

star2002 · Dec 16th, 2009, 14:34 PM

The scan that is done from 11-13 is called the Intergrative prenatal screen. All women can have this done. It is done to check for down syndrome and other things. There is blood work and an ultrasound done. This is optional. The next scan is usually at about 20 weeks with an ob.
Hope this helps.

Starfish · Dec 16th, 2009, 14:35 PM

I just had mine done at 13w3d. I think it's optional in Alberta. My doc asked if I wanted it or not.

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farm girl Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ontario canada Posts: 163	Canadian here, but not sure what that is!? sorry new to all this,,,,

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lauren10 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NB Canada Posts: 2,448	I'm getting an early screening (ultrasound by the high risk specialist)...not sure if that involves a nuchal scan, but if so I think I'll get it between 11-13 weeks because I'll be >35 at my due date. Otherwise I'd have to wait until later in the pregnancy

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agreeksmom Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canada Posts: 1,186	11 week to the 13 week ultrasound is when they do it thats when i got mine

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gina8177 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 1,958	In BC NT scanning is only offered by a handful of places. I am having mine done at a private fertility center as they have more experience doing it than some of the newer ones, but they cost more. Your midwife or dr should be able to recommend a place that does NT scans. Chances are it is not covered by your provincial health, in BC there is a small list of conditions for which NT scans are covered. Good luck!

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ryder Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 25,719	It is covered in ontario. My doctor's nurse is a bitch and tried to tell me I was confused and there is no such thing as a nuchal scan around 12 weeks. And I know there certainly is!

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scorpiodragon Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,194	It is suppose to be done before the 13th week at least that is what I remember with my son... I will be getting it with this little one too. I remember having to pay for it, but my private insurance reimbursed me. I am in Quebec. Good luck!

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star2002 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 313	The scan that is done from 11-13 is called the Intergrative prenatal screen. All women can have this done. It is done to check for down syndrome and other things. There is blood work and an ultrasound done. This is optional. The next scan is usually at about 20 weeks with an ob. Hope this helps.

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Starfish Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 487	I just had mine done at 13w3d. I think it's optional in Alberta. My doc asked if I wanted it or not.

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