I posted last night on this subject so thanks to those who already gave some advice!



Well I had my first appointment with the midwife today - mainly form filling TBH but still nice to feel like its real etc.

So we talked about screening tests. Here you get the triple test at about 15 weeks, then if appropriate you are offered the diagnostic tests such as amnio.

I cant decide if I should opt for a nuchal scan/screening. I live near Leeds so I can have it easily but obv there is a cost (£190). I'm going on holiday the day I am 10 weeks and come back the day I am 12 weeks so I could have it as soon as I returned.

If I dont have the nuchal screening then I'd be about 15 weeks before establishing how high a risk of Downs. If I was 'high risk' I'd have another couple of weeks while I got the amnio and the results of that so there is an obvious advantage in terms of time with the nuchal scan.

I've talked to my hubby about but he's being a man and quite non commital about what he thinks we should do.

What have you girls done/are you doing and if you dont mind me being nosey, how did you decide??

Just need some help.

I can't offer you any advice on this as I haven't been in your situation but I wanted to wish you luck and I hope you can decide on what you want to do.

I turned down all the testing so I really can't advise you too much. I know that at 4 weeks my GP asked me about the testing, and than when my OB's office called at 13 weeks they asked me again about the testing, because they said they would need to get me in soon for the scan if I wanted it.

I only got the triple test done. I'm not sure which is meant to be more accurate but apparently the triple test detects 60 -70% of Downs Syndrome babies.

I'm not really sure which to advise - I'd have both if I could but the triple test also detects other problems like spina bifida.

You should pop by to Canada on your trip to California (if I remember correctly) and have this done for free.

Thats a great idea......what kind of drive and I looking at from Newport Beach.......hmmmmmmm

Do they do the nuchal scan as standard in Canada then??

cant help much i refused these tests xx

They do unless you turn it down

Not too long of a drive! It's all in the neighbourhood.

Here in Ontario, they offer this test called IPS (integrated prenatal screening) and they ask every patient whether they want it or not. You can certainly refuse if you do not want it.

My husband and I wanted a piece of mind, so I took the test.
I was soooo nervous at first when I read the brochure, but I knew I had to do it.

http://www.lhsc.on.ca/programs/rmgc/mss/what_mms.htm

Yup but like Vickie said, you can turn it down.

I turned it down, I just knew I'd drive myself insane worrying about the results