genetic testing?" /> I just left my OB appointment & I decided to opt out of the testing. I tend to overly stress about things & with an upcoming busy season at work along with holidays I didn’t want the extra stress of worrying about baby. I have faith that he will turn out perfectly and if he does have Down syndrome then we will just love him that much more. Curious about others who decided to opt out or in & why.

We did the testing bc I am a worrier and wanted the confirmation that everything was fine and well. It was non invasive - I liked that I got to see my baby again on ultrasound and a.quick blood test so we opted to do it If it came back positive for DS that wasnt the issue we just wanted to be prepared... but that's my personality - I like to prepare You do what's right for you

I decided to opt out. I trust my doctor and she’s very old school and knows what’s best. Anything they could tell from a blood test early on, they’ll be able to see on the anatomy scan at 20 weeks. And just like many women, I pray for a healthy baby, but will love he/she no matter what. I’m also a worry warrior with extreme anxiety and just because something comes back positive or high risk on the rest, doesn’t necessarily mean anything. So I definitely went the route that was best for me! :)

I’m keeping and loving my baby regardless of what he comes with ☺️ and we don’t have other kids we need to prepare beforehand so there wasn’t much need for it besides just knowing the chances!

I didn't for my first, for the same reasons you stated - I over worry and we were gonna love the baby no matter what. This time I had it done because I'm considered high risk, so any extra tests are good, and I'll also be 35 when this babe comes, so they recommend it more (apparently I'm a geriatric 😂).

If you’re talking about the panorama or harmony test that does the genetic background and gender of the baby ...we opted out of it because we have faith that our baby will be fine also that test wasn’t covered by my insurance because it wasn’t medically necessary. (They don’t cover it unless you have a family history of disorders or if you’re over 35) As for the nuchal and blood test that came along with the nuchal we did because it was pretty simple.

I did the test last week , because i am 43 and high risk . I like to have mentally prepared for everything . Still waiting the results back . Although was stressful but hopefully everything was okay . Just do whatever you feel good and follow your heart .

I didn’t opt out, but you are so wise to opt out for very good reasons. I think that is amazing and you having faith is amazing as well. My husband thought the same exact way as you did, and I truly respect that

I did it for my first and baby #2 now. It doesn’t just test for downs so it made sense to get it done and make sure the baby is as healthy as can be :] getting the test done makes me worry less than not knowing

We didn’t do the testing. I’m not high risk and baby one was healthy without the testing as well. That and we didn’t want to pay extra for tests. Let me tell you the Doctor was not happy we declined... but he’s kind of pushy and has horrible bedside manner... I’ll probably find another doctor

I opted out of genetic testing. I’m 30, I have no risk factors and no family history of genetic defects. Also I didn’t get it with my son and he’s healthy. I think as long as you have no high risk factors you shouldn’t need it. They should see enough on the anatomy ultrasound to tell you about any issues that arise. But also like you, it’s not going to change anything for me if I get it done other than unnecessary stress.

Did anyone else opt out of the genetic testing?

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