Did you get the amniocentesis or blood test?

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Why? In your opinion, what are the benefits of not knowing (or knowing) if there are abnormalities?

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Depending on the test, the results may or may not be accurate. I researched the test my doc offered, found it wasn't reliable, so did not take. No sense worrying for months about something likely inaccurate.

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I did the blood test, I wouldn't do amnio unless I had a family history (personally, not judging people who do) or some other reason for a more invasive test. My reasoning is that I want to be prepared. If the test would have come back positive, I would have begun researching local support groups, the best occupational, physical and speech therapists, looking into early interventions, etc. Can these things be done after a child is born? Of course. It is just my preference to have if done beforehand, if possible.

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We didn't because no one on either side of our family has anything that runs in it to cause concern

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I did a cvs after ultrasound and blood work, because the ultrasound had a major abnormality.  The benefit, to me, is that knowing what my baby may need in advance allows me to research, prepare my home, educate my family, find local specialists, etc.

It had nothing to do with keeping my baby or terminating.  It was about preparation and reducing my anxieties post-birth.

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I didn't get anything. To me, there is no point

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I did the blood test because it's noninvasive. My fiancé and I decided we'll look into further testing if anything comes back. Fortunately everything came back fine! We won't be doing the NT scan for future children because it's too stressful

Did you get the amniocentesis or blood test?

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