Genetic screenings? Multiple ultrasounds?

Question

I️ was just wondering if anyone else went through their entire pregnancy without getting a genetic screening for birth defects or Down syndrome? I️ only had one ultra sound at 20 weeks where they said everything was fine and dandy. 
I’m 32 weeks now and they’ve only been checking my weight and baby’s heartbeat when I️ go to doctor. 
Is this normal? Should I️ not be worried about birth defects or Down syndrome at this point? I️ guess I’m just being a little paranoid but I’m thinking I️ should ask for another ultrasound at around 35-36 weeks just to make sure he’s growing properly.

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I got an ultrasound at 7 weeks pregnant (I was supposed to be 8 weeks at the time but measured a week behind) I got another one at 12 weeks 5 days, then another one at 15 weeks 5 days & I have another one coming up around 20 weeks (I am 17 weeks 3 days today) I am considered high risk because I had my son at 31 weeks my last pregnancy so they are taking extra precaution, as well as getting weekly progesterone shots in my hip!

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I had the genetic testing/ Down syndrome ultrasound done at 13 weeks you have to ask for it. I had another ultrasound at 20 weeks where they again check to make sure baby was growing the way she’s suppose to I think the 20 week one it one everyone does but I don’t think it checks for down Syndrome but they can see it if something doesn’t look right or deformities.  I haven’t had another since then and I’m 32 weeks as well all they give me is shots and measure my belly they said I wouldnt get another ultrasound until like 36 or 38 weeks the dr will only order another one if baby starts measuring behind!

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I️ did genetic testing.... mostly because I got an extra ultrasound out of it... which will be on the 27th and I’ll be 13 weeks. I️ also had blood work done last week for genetic testing... which also included the gender.

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I declined genetic testing (Down Syndrome on my mother's side so I figured there's already a chance why take a test to tell me what I already know), had my anatomy scan yesterday and baby girl is perfectly fine. Not a single problem they could find.

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I have labs today (17+4) but all they said was urine and blood testing. Nothing about Baby’s genetic testing, I guess I’ll find out lol. Then we’re doing a wellness check ultrasound to get another dating measurement (and possibly see gender🤞🏼). I’ll have another scan at 19+4 where they’ll do the anatomy scan and then they said not to expect more after that unless complications arise.

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I️ declined genetic testing and was told at my anatomy scan that baby looked fine ☺️ only problem I️ have is that my placenta is low but they’re hopeful that I️t will move up!

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I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks and 6 days to make sure the pregnancy was viable. I won’t have another one until I’m 21 weeks. I didn’t have an option for another ultrasound but my gyno offered me genetic testing at my 16 week appointment that tested for Down syndrome and multiple other genetic disorders. If your doctor is saying everything is fine then I wouldn’t worry! They would have been able to tell in your most recent ultrasound if the baby wasn’t developing properly.

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My doc normally does ultrasound around 8 weeks to guess age of baby and then 20 week to see if everything looks good. I've never done any of the testing with my three boys. Pregnancy again and probably won't test on this baby either.

Genetic screenings? Multiple ultrasounds?

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