I had a CVS when I was pregnant with Lexie as a result of poor triple test blood results.

(I had had an amnio with Charlie for the same poor blood test results.)

We chose to opt for a CVS with Lexie (in preference to an amnio) as it was able to be done earlier:
(13 weeks rather than waiting till 18 weeks).

As it happened my DH had a really important interview scheduled at the same time as my CVS was scheduled. But I went ahead and did it by myself.

Sure, it was uncomfortable, but both the specialist and the nurse were really kind and supportive and comforting.

The wait for the results was long.

In the end,esults were perfect and I then began to enjoy the 2nd half of my pregnancy with her.

Lexie was born vaginally & naturally without any intervention or pain relief. It was a blissful experience. (She was born fast....one minute I was chatting to Kelly on MSN, 40 minuntes later Lexie was born and feeding!)

Can you choose to pay$$ extra to go to a Private Hospital for the CVS test only & get a specialist there who know's what they are doing & is absolutely experienced in doing them ?
Yes, you can. You need to get a referral for the specialist, but yes, you can do this no problem.

HTH