NT measurment

[Rachaelc0402]

Hi all, I am looking for some reassurance. I am 14 weeks + 1 day pregnant, I had my '12 week' dating scan done on Friday and my NT (Nuchal Translucency) measurement was 3.3mm. Now I know this is within the normal range but only just! I can't help but worry and the nurse told me bloods can take up to 6 weeks which seems like a very long time to wait and worry! :( does anyone have any similar experiences and what was the outcome? TIA xx

Hi @Rachaelc0402 I find the NHS combined test very confusing. They use an algorithm based on NT scan measurement, blood test (hcg & papp-a), age, ethnicity, whether you smoke, whether you’ve previously had a trisomy & if it’s an IVF pregnancy.

3.2 is within the NHS normal range so hopefully everything comes back fine. its odd that you were told bloods can take up to 6 weeks.

I had my scan & blood test 2 weeks ago at 12+5 & was told I’m high risk with a 1 in 9 chance of Downs (T21) & 1 in 130 Patau (T13). I was given 3 options (NIPT test, CVS or do nothing). I opted for the NIPT blood test as it’s deemed more accurate whereas CVS is more invasive.

NT was 2.9 & my blood results were 1.09 hcg & 0.93 Papp-a.

My last pregnancy ended over 2yrs ago due to Edwards syndrome (T18) so I was highly stressed to be told I was high risk again. The NT measurement then was 6mm which is extremely high & the sonographer identified other issues. I had CVS back then because NIPT wasn’t available on the NHS.

Thankfully I’m pleased to say my results for this baby came back low risk for all three trisomies & can only assume I was deemed high risk due to my age (43) & previous T18 result.

Good luck with your pregnancy x

Hi @Ladybug06 unfortunately I came back high risk for downs syndrome with a 1/140 risk chance. I'm guessing my age put it up slightly as I'm almost 31? And this was an IVF pregnancy (i wasnt aware that had an impact so thank you for that). I have opted to have the NIPT test done on Tuesday. It's such an anxious and worrying time. I'm glad you got the results you wanted in the end 💕

Hey, we came back one in forty two with similar measurements and had the NIPT. All was ok with our little boy. There's a whole board about nipt etc you might want to post on.

@theotherfossilsister ah thank you! That's great to hear your little boy was okay. Im quite new to mumsnet but I'll have a look :)

Good luck. It's a stressful wait.

Hi @Rachaelc0402 As your risk rating was 1:140 I would take some comfort in that it’s not extremely low, which makes your odds much better so here’s hoping your NIPT test brings you peace of mind too. Its such a worry to hear the words ‘high risk’ especially as you’ve already gone through the challenges of getting pregnant & IVF.

I had a failed IVF cycle in December but somehow conceived naturally the next month but I’m sure IVF played a part as it’s too much of a coincidence.

Good luck Tuesday xx

@Rachaelc0402 how did you get on? X

Hi @Bitconfusedhmm I came back high risk with a figure of 1/140. I'm having the NIPT blppd test carried out today and results should take around 5 working days. Thank you for checking in I will let you know how I get on

@Bitconfusedhmm sorry I should have probably explained this future, I was supposed to go on Tuesday, however I got a bit messed around by my hospital where they called me 30 mins before my appointment to say they didn't have the special glass vials for the blood tests to carry out the NIPT. They have now managed to source some from a local hospital so I am having this morning instead. Slightly annoying as it's more of a wait

Good luck. I had a 1 in 12 chance of problems. I remember the wait, it was awful. My son is 15 now, and perfect 🥰

The waiting is heartbreaking and I wish you all the luck xxxxx

@Tauranga thank you so much lovely. Glad your son is well and healthy :) xxx

Hi ladies! Just letting you know that I got my results back and got the all clear! Such a relief and weight off my shoulders. Thank you all for the support! x

Great news!!!!