Should I get genetic testing? (Low risk)

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I am 25 years old and 10 weeks pregnant. My fiancé and I are disagreeing over the need for genetic testing. Personally, it wouldn't change my mind and I don't think I want to have to make that decision- plus my insurance isn't going to cover a thing being that I'm young and otherwise healthy (just have an underactive thyroid which I am being treated for). Anyway what do yall think? Did anyone get it done when it really wasn't all that necessary as far as risk factors? I don't know what to do I'm pretty torn and I'm wondering what other younger moms do. Thank you.

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We didn't get genetic testing done. It's pointless especially if it doesn't change your mind on wanting the baby

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I wouldn't do such testing. You can find  only a probability of a possible genetic heredity AND they can only find about 10% of all known genetics defects.... AND most of them can't be treaten anyway.... Men are thinking they will get back that 'all it's fine' - but that is NEVER the case.... You'll be worried your whole pregnancy because of stuff that has a probability of 0,001% anyway..... There is a reason that most insurance companies don't cover them....

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I'm 25 and low risk as well, and I didn't get the genetic testing done. It didn't matter to me, it wasn't going to change my mind so why bother? Do what you feel is right though.

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I am 22 and pregnant with twins. One twin is two weeks ahead of the other and I am very high risk. I have been to two doctors, my regular and a high risk, both have said something is wrong and recommended doing invasive testing. No matter what the testing would say it wouldn't change my mind about my pregnancy. Nor would it tell me anything I already don't know. Something is clearly not right, that's the bottom line. And the slight risk that something could happen to my perfectly healthy baby in the process. I have opted not to do the testing and let it be in God's hands. I also know that there is a very good chance I will not carry the smaller twin full term or have a stillborn. Best of luck to you.

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If it isn't going to change your mind, I don't think it is worth getting it. I never did for my pregnancies.

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I'm 33, with low risk factors... Because of my age insurance would have covered it... However, no matter what the results I would allow the pregnancy to progress... So I decided it was not worth the stress for me! If it came back questionable I would not be able to enjoy my pregnancy, and stress is a bad thing for baby... So I'd say No, don't do the testing!

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I am 32 and did not get genetic testing done. I knew that I would have this baby no matter what. So, I refused my first trimester tests as well as my quad-screens at 20 weeks. I also didn't want to get it because of the added risk of miscarriage.

Plus, your sonographer and doctor can see on the 20 week ultrasound for "markers" of abnormality. If you don't think it's necessary, don't do it. Relax and enjoy your summer . 😊🍧🏄🏊 congrats on the pregnancy!!

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I think people get it to prepare and do research on whatever condition is suspected.  That why they have a plan and maybe a specialist picked so they can get help if needed.  Instead of finding out the day the baby is born which can make the experience stressful

Should I get genetic testing? (Low risk)

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