https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1661423 Tue, 27 May 2014 20:16:23 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 1661423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Just saw this now.....had both. We weren't high risk, but my mom had a chromosomal abnormality with one of her pregnancies so we wanted to do it just in case. We did NT after the MaterniT21 just as a precaution-the genetic counselor we saw said they look for slightly different things. I live in California, and we get pretty subsidized prenatal testing, so we figured it couldn't hurt. I hadn't heard from many who'd done MaterniT21, so feel free to let me know if you have questions. We were very lucky to have both tests come back totally low-risk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1661297 Tue, 27 May 2014 18:58:55 +0000 bushelandapeck 1661297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylovesbear: I'm so glad to hear this news!! Yay!!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1661294 Tue, 27 May 2014 18:56:44 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1661294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Results are in - all is well here!! I feel like a HUGE weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and I can breathe again. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1657515 Sun, 25 May 2014 18:00:16 +0000 septca 1657515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only had NT - my MWs said they would order the M21 if (1) I wanted it, or automatically if (2) my NT results were questionable, or (3) I was over 35. I'll probably get it next time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1657513 Sun, 25 May 2014 17:58:17 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1657513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hummusgirl: Thanks for sharing your story. Hearing lots of success stories definitely makes the wait a little easier. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1657331 Sun, 25 May 2014 14:05:58 +0000 hummusgirl 1657331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylovesbear: just for some extra reassurance, DS had several choroid plexus cysts plus another soft marker for the trisomies (a spot on his heart). We had the M21 test and it turned out to be nothing. They said they wouldn't even suggest the blood test if it was just the cysts, they were just concerned with the combination of two markers. So odds are in your favor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1657241 Sun, 25 May 2014 12:07:45 +0000 Myicitygirl 1657241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did the Materniti21 test at around 11 weeks and, even though my insurance didnt cover the test, they then said there was no need for the NT scan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1657194 Sun, 25 May 2014 10:35:41 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1657194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maternit21 didn't exist for my pregnancy, but we did NT and when I popped out of the algorithm as high risk, we did cvs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1657188 Sun, 25 May 2014 10:31:12 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1657188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@knittylady: thanks for the reassurance. We are feeling pretty optimistic about the whole thing because, like you said, couples with our low risk results in the early testing, it's very unlikely that there's anything wrong. When my nurse originally called with the results, she said something along the lines of, "you may have had something like this in one of your previous pregnancies..." I told her I hadn't, but I think she was trying to let me know how common it is and how uncommon the link to trisomy is. It's just troublesome bc a diagnosis of trisomy is a dire one, you know? Siiiigh. Hoping the long weekend doesn't delay my results. Tuesday will be one week, and I have a follow-up ultrasound that afternoon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1656989 Sun, 25 May 2014 08:11:42 +0000 lilteacherbee 1656989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had both. When I went in to do the NT scan, they asked if I wanted the M21 as well (I had a previous m/c due to a chromosomal abnormality). They did the blood draw on the same day and I got the results a weeks later.</p> <p>My OB office doesn't even offer the NT scan. I had to ask to be referred to MFM to have it done. While I was there, the doctors/genetic counselor asked if I wanted the M21 test. They couldn't believe that my OB office hadn't told me my options regarding testing (ugh. don't even get me started). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1656987 Sun, 25 May 2014 08:08:37 +0000 Boheme 1656987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the NT and asked for T21 but they said I didn't need it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1656982 Sun, 25 May 2014 07:58:29 +0000 petunia354 1656982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had both. Don't remember exactly why but something having to do with being in a higher risk group for downs. I am also under 35. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1656980 Sun, 25 May 2014 07:54:31 +0000 knittylady 1656980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylovesbear: DS had that cyst, and while it was terrifying to hear the correlations with trisomy 18, the actual risk when explained was very reassuring. One of DH's preceptors equated it to this: heartburn is common in pregnant women, but having heartburn isn't a good indicator that you are pregnant.</p> <p>Wall me if you have any questions, rants or anything. We were anxious about it until LO came out, and were so relieved when everything was A-OK. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1656928 Sun, 25 May 2014 02:55:55 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1656928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had the materniT21 test done last Tuesday...still awaiting the results. This is my 3rd pregnancy, but it's the first time I've needed this test. I had the NT done, which came back low risk for any abnormalities, but my anatomy scan showed a choroid plexus cyst. After a followup Level 2 u/s a week later, which showed the cyst again, I was given the options of an amnio or this blood test, if I felt it was necessary. We obviously opted for the non-invasive bloodtest and are anxiously awaiting the results. We are optimistic bc the doctor did not seem concerned at all, and honestly didn't push us to perform either followup test, which I found to be very reassuring. I feel like if she was concerned, she would have told me to get the blood test, not just tell me about it and let me choose. Idk. Either way, it's stressful, and we're hoping for the best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1600122 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:22:59 +0000 lavender 1600122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My practice did both the MaterniT21 and NT scan. I think they do it on all patients unless you deny it. I was low risk, under 35 and on my second low risk pregnancy. And my insurance paid for both tests. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1600032 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:58:22 +0000 littlek 1600032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms.Pumpkin: awww, so jealous, I was hoping my doctor would let me get the MaterniT21 at 10 weeks too. Oh well, I'll wait for the NT scan. I'm very superstitious so I'll keep the order my OB gave me the other day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1600012 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:52:08 +0000 Ms.Pumpkin 1600012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Yes! Harmony at 10 weeks (just because that's the earliest you can do it, so we decided to do it then) and NT at 12. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599966 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:41:08 +0000 littlek 1599966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: I think my OB has a similar office policy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599963 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:40:14 +0000 littlek 1599963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms.Pumpkin: did you do the Harmony first? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599961 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:38:54 +0000 bushelandapeck 1599961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: I was willing to pay for it out of pocket but it's the policy of my office I guess. I really only wanted it because we had some abnormalities when I was pregnant with DS and had the test. I found it very reassuring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599927 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:30:09 +0000 pui 1599927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did not get either. Here that blood test is not covered by OHIP (at least not for me, I'm only 27) and costs $900, so we didn't do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599923 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:29:19 +0000 Ms.Pumpkin 1599923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My practice referred me to do the Harmony test, which is basically the same thing. The test came back with everything looking normal.</p> <p>My practice also had me do the NT scan at 12 weeks, because the maternal blood tests don't necessarily show any anatomical issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599915 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:28:12 +0000 kiddosc 1599915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Oh, well insurance coverage is a separate issue. If you were willing to pay for the test, then I don't think they can really tell you no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599904 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:23:23 +0000 MsLipGloss 1599904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: My blood tests and NT scan were normal, and I still elected to have an amnio. I understand Docs are following protocol, but a patient still has control (especially when are willing to pay for services that may not be covered by insurance)&gt; </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599903 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:23:22 +0000 littlek 1599903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: I think the thing is insurance won't pay for it without the NT scan. I didn't push my OB, I just thought it was weird. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599897 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:21:20 +0000 kiddosc 1599897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: @littlek: This seems so strange, it's a blood test. If you want it and will pay for it if insurance doesn't cover it, why do they care if you get it or not? Maybe you can just go to a local lab and have it drawn? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599887 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:20:11 +0000 ShootingStar 1599887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had both. I insisted on doing the MaterniT21 as early as possible (10 weeks) and did the NT scan at 12. They weren't thrilled with me but I didn't care. As it turned out I was very happy I had the blood work done first as DS had a questionable neck thickness measurement. But since we already had the blood work back we knew there was pretty much zero chance there was anything to worry about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599860 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:12:40 +0000 lioneyes 1599860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I chose to do a MaterniT21 even though I am under 35 and very low risk. As it came back totally clear, we skipped the NT and are going to just do the Quad screen at 17 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599850 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:09:50 +0000 winniebee 1599850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: hmm interesting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-the-nt-test-and-maternit21-test#post-1599849 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:09:49 +0000 bushelandapeck 1599849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My office only does them if you are over 35 or if there are risks/abnormalities. I begged to have it but they wouldn't let me. </p>