High risk of having ds baby

[Duchess]

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.

[LionsandBears]

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.

[Razzberry]

Lions and Bears - Is this testing only new? This wasnt told to me 4 years ago when we were told we needed cvs testing. Do you know how accurate it is?

[LionsandBears]

It became commercially available in Australia at the end of 2012. Accuracy is 99% for trisomy 21.