Hi Razzberry,

A baby having high nuchal fluid does not necessarily mean the baby will be incompatible with life but it is a marker for chromosomal differences, or depending on the fluid, it can mean an immature lymphatic system, that will mature and not cause issues down the track. Are you being referred to a fetal medicine specialist or have you been recommend for further testing? I think your dr should really be giving you more information. One of the chromosomal differences is Trisomy 21, other wise known as Down Syndrome. My daughter had fluid in her nuchal fold at 20 weeks, and we found out at 28 weeks that she has Trisomy 21. It is very scary being told that there is something 'wrong' with your baby, but my daughter is now a very healthy and active almost 2 year old, and is smashing all those old fashioned stereotypes of Down Syndrome. In fact, she's trashing the place right now in that way only 2 year olds can!