My friend had 12 week scan and got all clear. At birth she looked at her boy an said is he ok? After testing he has downs
He is now almost 3 and brings her so much joy.
The world is changing and is more accepting of DS children allowing them to live their full potential.
She has challenges and the little boy has had many health problems but he is now very healthy and happy.
She is with a lot of foundations and groups if you want pm me and I can get her to contact you?
I can't figure out how to send you a private message but I got an email address for my friend who I think actually didn't do 12 week scan.
Anyway she is very happy to talk to you and help you prepare for what may be ahead, she was thrown in the deep end but can tell you the things she proved DS kids can still do.
If you want to be sure without risking miscarriage via a cvs/amnio, you can get the blood test instead. I think there are 2 commercial brands available - MaterniT21 Plus and Harmony. They have a 99% accuracy for detection of trisomies 21, 18 & 13. It's extremely expensive - about $1500 - 2000. However, it's a good option instead of amnio for those conditions.
I also agree with talking to a genetic counsellor. You should be able to get a referral through your GP or OB.
ETA - apparently there is also another brand called verifi and it is $1250.
Last edited by LionsandBears; April 6th, 2013 at 07:27 PM.
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