We had our 12 week scan and have just received our results in the post from the screening test results.
At the scan the sonographer said the NT was 1.6mm and within normal range.
I felt reassured by this and didn’t feel worried by the screening outcome.
However when we received the letter it’s given me a risk of 1:225 for Down’s syndrome.
I will be 34 when baby is born and my age related risk was 1.517 so obviously I was concerned to see that my individual risk was higher.
The letter said we are classed as low risk, my husband said he was happy with those results, but I personally am so upset.
I’ve spoken to the hospital and they’ve said it’s my bloods that have given me this score.
I really don’t know what to do next.
My husband really doesn’t see any issues which just makes me feel like I’m overreacting.
But after seeing some people with results in the thousands, I can’t help but worry.
I’ve looked into the NIPT Harmony test but hubby said he doesn’t see the point and doesn’t think it will make me feel any better if the results come back the same as the NHS result.
I wouldn’t terminate for Down’s syndrome, but the uncertainty is making me so anxious.
I know NIPT isn’t a diagnosis but from everything I’ve read it’s more accurate.
I know no one can make up my mind, but I’m just hoping to hear from anyone else who May have had results similar to mine and if they did any further testing.
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Lou0808 · 11/09/2019 13:53
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