High nuchal fold- what are the chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby

[Hayden'sMummy]

This is my second pregnancy. My first baby was fine and I did not have an increased risk with him. I had my NT scan yesterday and the sonographer said that my nuchal fold was 4mm and it should be under 3mm. Has anyone had any similar experiences and what were the outcomes?

[appletree]

My DS had a higher than normal nuchal fold measurement and combined with the other factors we had a 1 in 284 risk of downs. Our hospital considered anything less than 1 in 300 to be high risk, however we didn't. I refused to have an amnio and opted to see the genetic counsellor at our 18 week scan to determine if there were any other indicators.

Nothing was found at our 18 week scan, and we now have a beautiful healthy 10 week old.

Have you been given any other information?

[buliej]

Did you have bloods taken prior to the scan? They should be able to give you a risk ratio based on the nuchal measurement combined with the blood tests. To tell you that it is 4 when it should be 3 is not really helpful, they should be giving you more information. Or, if you have an OB, call them to discuss.

[Hayden'sMummy]

They havent combined the results yet Buliej, will get combined result Tuesday.
Appletree what was your nuchal fold if you don't mind me asking. I am also 33 so guessing that is against us too.

[appletree]

From memory it was around 4.13mm? Its a long wait till Tuesday you poor thing! It is such a confusing time, you have to ask yourselves some serious questions about what you would do, which we found very confronting.

Our results were high purely because of the measurement. The bloods, and all the other factors that weight the result were all fine. We decided that because it was only based on the one measurement (which the accuracy of is dependent on the skill of the ultrasound technician) we were not willing to take the risk of an amnio and losing the baby. Though i was confident in my decision, it was still an incredibly difficult and emotional time.

Good luck!

[Hayden'sMummy]

From memory it was around 4.13mm? Its a long wait till Tuesday you poor thing! It is such a confusing time, you have to ask yourselves some serious questions about what you would do, which we found very confronting.

Our results were high purely because of the measurement. The bloods, and all the other factors that weight the result were all fine. We decided that because it was only based on the one measurement (which the accuracy of is dependent on the skill of the ultrasound technician) we were not willing to take the risk of an amnio and losing the baby. Though i was confident in my decision, it was still an incredibly difficult and emotional time.

Good luck!

Thanks Appletree yes it certainly is difficult and emotional. i cry just thinking about it which is probably really silly considering I do not know yet. Although in the scheme of things it is not a long wait it is way too long in this situation. I am guessing that because of the measurement it will be a high result anyway which in itself scares me because then where to. I want this baby so badly but then if it had serious health issues I have to think of the implications for bubs. It is very difficult as you expect your first scan to be a happy and joyous moment seeing that precious baby and now all I can think of is that result.