Are you doing screenings through pregnancy?

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Are you going to do screenings for down syndorme, and neural tube defects (spina bifida and such)? 
We decided not to because of our small chance and because our outcome wouldn't change. And since those our are decisions anyways we decided to not spend the money since insurance doesn't cover any testing. Our parents think it was a fine decision but my friend is acting like I'm doing something wrong. She didn't have to pay anything for her pregnancy at the health department but unlike her we actually have to pay our bills and don't see spending unnecessary money. Just like she thinks we are crazy for not having an ultrasound at every appointment the way she did. Ony one ultrasound is covered for us so we only get 2. What are your opinions on pregnancy screens?

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We will, but it won't change anything. I'll just be able to better prepare my self emotionally and spiritually for what's ahead.

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We are not doing it either. I have a brother that is disabled (and not a disorder that the screening would even check for so no point in doing it just because there's one person in our family that has a genetic disorder). So I grew up and still care for him (he is 12 years younger than me), and no that while you might be able to mentally prepare, you are never really prepared for a baby that has a disability. I want to enjoy my pregnancy as much as possible without worrying about things I can't change.

I totally understand why people do the testing, but I'm not getting a needle shoved in me to do diagnostic testing, and I don't really care what my "risk" is. The testing won't make me terminate, so for me there's just no point.

Don't let anyone tell you you're crazy, these mommy wars irritate me.

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we didnt do any testing because we had such a small chance and it wouldnt have changed anything.

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No testing for us. My little peanut is welcome with lots of love and open arms regardless.

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I decided to do the non-invasive tests because with some conditions, it's helpful to know ahead of time so everyone is better prepared at the birth. It wouldn't have changed anything for us but I just wanted to know. If I had to pay for it out of pocket though I'm not sure I would have. Everyone is different and this is a deeply personal decision. There is no right or wrong answer.

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First off, your body. Your baby. So long as your getting the necessary prenatal care, then that's all that matters. I won't do the amnio tests because the risk is greater, where my friends live in Maine and they do the 4d scans to check so everyone does them. Genetics testing as you said won't change anything.. But the spina bifida.. Isn't that seen thru an ultra sound, and isn't it when there spins exposed. I'd get that one personally.. That way they can fix it ASAP.

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I haven't done any screening testings and I wouldn't do any. There are just a few issues that can be detected from screening.... About just 10% of all birth defects.... Means: even when your screening is fine - you don't have any guarantee that your Baby will be healthy.... Do no need for screening. It's ALWAYS a personal decision. Nobody else could this make for you.

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This question is tricky. Do you mean the NT scan or the secondary screenings?

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I agree with Joey better to prepare yourself and make sure baby has best