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We opted not to do the genetic testing this time around. We did it a couple years ago with my son and while it gave me a little bit of reassurance, I still spent the whole pregnancy worried that something would go wrong. 🤷♀️ (which it didn't, but I still worried)
NIPT & Nuchal Transparency Ultrasound
I just had my 13 week ultrasound yesterday and everything went well! The nuchal transparency measured perfectly normal and they asked if I had plans to do a NIPS or NIPT test? My doctor talked about it during my last visit and I’m still on the fence. It’s something my insurance isn’t covering so I was wondering if anyone regretted not having it done, or felt fine with proceeding without any genetic/chromosomal abnormality testing?
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I didn't get it with my first since I thought it wouldn't change anything. Later I got freaked out when they found a soft marker in the anatomy scan for Spina bifida/trisomy 18 so I got the Quad screening. This time I chose to get the NIPT so I don't have to go through that later in pregnancy. It is also more accurate than the quad screen. I don't regret getting it this time because I already know my kiddo doesn't have a condition that could result in death before birth or hours after. Should be notes that my insurance did cover it in full.
Ye
Happy to help! ❤️ Congratulations on your little one!
Ro
This is incredibly relieving, thank you for sharing your story! I'm so glad everything turned out okay with him and that he was absolutely fine!🥰 After receiving the news from my midwife, I was freaked out and I cried quite a bit that night. But it's been a few weeks and I feel that everything is fine with this baby and trusting in that!🙏 I've heard of some many stories where women came back with very high AFP levels like in the 18-20's and all turned out fine so mine being 2.77 doesn't seem as risky. Your story gave me peace of mind, thank you again ❤️
Ye
My first was totally fine! Had slightly enlarged kidneys that needed monitored a little bit, but required no surgery. His ultrasounds all looked good, minus the kidneys, and some early cysts in his brain which resolved on their own by the anatomy scan. I had a slightly elevated AFP level with him! I'm so glad I can share that with you. He was absolutely fine. ❤️
I was told that if insurance doesn’t cover it, you just call and do a survey. They drop the price to like $100-250. I got the NIPT test done last pregnancy but my insurance ended up covering it (I think because I was labeled high risk due to my cervix). I’m getting the blood work done again for this pregnancy and I was told that if insurance doesn’t cover the NIPS, it’s only $100 out of pocket. To me, it’s worth it. I wouldn’t have done it if it was going to be thousands of dollars.
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