Do genetic testing or don’t? Blood work and ultrasound at 11-14 weeks to check if baby has anything wrong

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I believe in testing . While I am completely against abortion , and sadly many moms test to see if they should abort a baby that might have problems , knowing will either ease your mind that your baby is ok, or will give you enough time to find resources and a support system to help and mentally prepare if your kid will have special needs .

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I opted for all non-invasive testing with my first pregnancy and will again for this pregnancy. I liked having the peace of mined and would alternatively want to be prepared.

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I think it’s worth doing. People say they know they would keep the baby if they found out something was wrong, but you really have NO idea what you would do until you’re faced with an actual diagnosis. And some of these diagnoses are very serious...these children can be very very sick and parents are put in a really traumatic and awful situation much later in the pregnancy. It’s not a matter of..”I will keep the baby regardless because I love my baby..” it’s like, “what’s best for my sick baby?” Parents that are put in this position should receive sympathy and not judgement. Anyway, the odds are in your favor that they will be healthy, but it may be best to find out near the beginning than finding something out at the 20 week scan.

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We test. I want to be prepared in all stages. I want to know if we need to expect complications during pregnancy, at delivery, etc.

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Exactly. Also, doctors need to know if there are issues to give the baby the best care. Like having a NICU team on hand during delivery. If you need one you don’t want to make the baby wait while they run down.

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I didn’t do it with my daughter but half way in I wish I had because the doctors scared me. 🙄 She’s perfectly fine but I think for my own peace of mind we will do the non invasive one so I don’t spend my time worrying and/or can be educated on something if we need to be.

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I wouldn’t test. My husband and I have voted not to. If you will keep your baby regardless of health condition, then I wouldn’t. Let life happen as it’s going to.

Do genetic testing or don’t? Blood work and ultrasound at 11-14 weeks to check if baby has anything wrong

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