It depends on what risk you're willing to accept and how having the information would change your plan. For me personally, I would want the amnio because I would consider termination in the presence of certain diagnoses. Other women would want it so they can emotionally, mentally, and financially prepare for a special needs child. Other women feel like they wouldn't terminate no matter what so having a confirmed diagnosis wouldn't change anything and they choose not to have the amnio. Ask your doctor what the risks and benefits are for having the amnio. Ask yourself and your partner (if they're involved) if whatever risk associated with the test is worth it, and whether having a diagnosis or not would change the outcome. With all this being said, there is the very rare possibility that the amnio comes back confirmatory for DS and it's incorrect. Get all the information about the amnio, explore yourself and your heart, and make the best decision for you.
More blood testing & a full baby scan ultrasound
So I came back to get more test done because I tested high risk 1 - 160 for Down syndrome
The doctor did the ultrasound and said the baby’s structure looks fine but he also said that doesn’t mean anything???!! That the baby can or not have DS and the the blood work is another screening the only way to have a yes or no answer is to get the needle in tummy test
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