Hellobee Boards Topic: 35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?

Hellobee Boards Topic: 35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:29:37 +0000 ShootingStar on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2057193 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:12:30 +0000 ShootingStar 2057193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was 35 for pretty much all of my pregnancy and had it done. I had researched it ahead of time and asked my insurance if it was covered and they said yes. So at my genetic counseling appointment they recommended the NT scan and I asked about the MaterniT21 and she said that she would've recommended that too. I insisted I get it earlier than the NT scan. NT scan was right at 12w, and I knew when I ovulated (because it was medicated) and I knew I could get the blood test at 10w. They tried to argue with me, but I got my way. And I was REALLY glad I did. At the NT scan the doctor had a hard time getting a read on the back of the neck and thought it looked enlarged, which I believe is a soft marker for downs? But she said since my MT21 results were great (1 in 40k for downs) she wasn't going to investigate it further. If I hadn't had the blood work done first, I would've been going crazy with worry while waiting for the results. I think they like to make most people take it at 12w because then it's one visit with your NT scan, and also because you HAVE to be at least 10w, and most people are kind of fuzzy on when they ovulated. On a side note, I don't really understand the mentality of not wanting to know anything. Is it better to be blindsided at birth that there's something wrong? We wouldn't have terminated unless we found out something that meant he'd live a short painful life, but if my kid had Downs I'd want to spend the next 6 months learning about it and being prepared. hellobeeboston on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2057144 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 09:45:32 +0000 hellobeeboston 2057144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Anagram: I was actually 34 when I got pregnant but turned 35 2 weeks later! So we will see. Thank you everyone for your responses!!! I will definitely get the test if offered! We will have to see, it sounds like many offices offer it. It's been 2.5 years since I was pregnant before and I was at a different hospital/practice, this test wasn't around yet, and I was 32. purrpletulips on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2057092 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 08:54:54 +0000 purrpletulips 2057092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was 35 when pregnant with DS (turned 35 about 3 days after the supposed conception date). My doctor didn't bring this or any special testing up with me although I did ask if there was anything extra tests/concerns because of my age. 78h2o on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2057079 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 08:43:35 +0000 78h2o 2057079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Anagram: I was 36 when I got pregnant, but my understanding is that they go by age at delivery. Harmony only tested for a few things, 13, 18, 21, and sex chromosome disorders. I did also do a separate carrier screen that tested my carrier status on like 90-100 different disorders. I can't remember if Lynch syndrome was included, but you could ask the genetic counselor about it when you meet with them for the other test. Anagram on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2057066 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 08:37:55 +0000 Anagram 2057066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ TO all of you--were you 35 when you got pregnant? I'm 34 now but will be 35 when I deliver...would that change things? I'm going to see my doctor this Tuesday so I can just ask, but just wondering what all of you experienced. Also, other than Downs, what else do these tests look for? my family does have Lynch syndrome running through us, but I haven't even had the genetic test on myself, and I doubt these tests look for that. Does anyone know if they do? 78h2o on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2057065 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 08:37:38 +0000 78h2o 2057065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My doctor wanted me to get it. My doctor's office uses Harmony. For some reason my insurance company didn't cover it, even though the doctor said it was necessary due to AMA. However, my doctor had told me beforehand that if my insurance rejected it for some reason, Harmony would just charge me $99 (instead of $1,600) which is what happened. Congrats on your pregnancy! MamaCate on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2057055 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 08:32:22 +0000 MamaCate 2057055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @hellobeeboston: I am 35 and did it at 11 weeks. My OB recommended it due to my age and it was not offered in my last pregnancy which was 3 years ago. It was straightforward and the results were fast, plus you get to fine out the sex early! So no downside in my mind. Good luck! krispi on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2057010 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:58:02 +0000 krispi 2057010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm 36 and we just had the test done Monday along with the 12 week NT scan. My doctor offered it, but it was up to me whether to have it done. She said they offer genetic testing to all patients because some disorders are completely random. chanada on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2056200 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:40:10 +0000 chanada 2056200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MelisMc: We were offered testing, but we declined too. Same reason. edelweiss on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2056168 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:16:21 +0000 edelweiss 2056168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ it was offered to me during my first pregnancy (i was 35) and i elected to do maternit21. this time around, harmony was offered and again, i elected to do it (i'm 38). lemong on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055870 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:43:50 +0000 lemong 2055870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We did the Harmony test only after a soft marker for Downs was detected during the anatomy scan. Otherwise we wouldn't have done it. Still not sure if my insurance is covering it or not and DS is already 12 weeks old! autumnleaves on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055844 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:36:15 +0000 autumnleaves 2055844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I declined it at first because it was an out of network test and regardless I was going to be having a baby. When they found a cyst in the brain on the ultrasound at Week 18 (common finding that they freaked me out about when telling me about it), I decided to have the Maternity21 test then and my insurance ended up covering it as in network. GoGoSnoGirl on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055830 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:31:39 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2055830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes, I got it (well, the equivalent: Verifi). It was offered due to my age & while we wouldn't have terminated had we learned about any findings, it was important to me to have any info as early on as possible. All turned out well & even reassured us when we did see a soft marker at a later u/s that that wasn't likely going to be a problem, either. We also loved getting to know the sex early & more definitively. :goodluck: BKCaribBaby on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055819 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:29:19 +0000 BKCaribBaby 2055819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I got it, but it was inconclusive. Apparently my test was messed up. Either way, LO was fine when we got the other tests done later. MelisMc on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055817 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:28:16 +0000 MelisMc 2055817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm in the minority here, but it was offered to me and we chose not to get it. For me, it came down to what I would do with that information and whether or not I wanted to be stressed out about the results for the whole pregnancy if something were wrong. Ultimately, we decided that we would go through with the pregnancy regardless of the outcome of the test, so it just didn't make sense to have it. dolphin on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055800 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:19:25 +0000 dolphin 2055800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm 35 and my doctor offered it to me. I'm so glad I took it! It's awesome getting results back so quickly and you get to find out the sex! ValentineMommy on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055790 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:16:34 +0000 ValentineMommy 2055790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My doctor offered it to me (and I had it), and I'm 34. MrsMccarthy on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055782 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:13:48 +0000 MrsMccarthy 2055782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I did! It was Harmony here but same test basically. You can get it starting at 10 weeks. My sister is 10 weeks and just got it today. JoJoGirl on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055754 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:04:32 +0000 JoJoGirl 2055754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes it got it! bhbee on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055746 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:02:38 +0000 bhbee 2055746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm not 35 but they offered it when my anatomy scan had a soft marker for downs. I didn't care if we did it at that point but DH wanted to. I was told at 12 weeks I had the option of the test or nt scan and they recommended nt so we didn't do it then. Important to note - my insurance was not going to pay for it because t went to my high deductible. But since coverage is overall sketchy the company that makes the test was (at least then) willing to knock it down to 200$ if you called. It felt like a bonus because I still got the full 1200$ or whatever counted toward my deductible. Torchwood on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055738 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:58:32 +0000 Torchwood 2055738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My first OB offered some form of screening as standard regardless of age. :) kentuckygirl on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055736 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:58:06 +0000 kentuckygirl 2055736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I did, but it may have been Harmony. I think they are the same test. MoreCoffee on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055702 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:38:36 +0000 MoreCoffee 2055702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I got MaterniT21 when it was first released, and not until after I had a sketchy nuchal translucency test. At the time they offered it to me as an alternative to going straight for an amnio (though they still encouraged an amnio). It sounds like my regular midwives practice now offers it at around 10 weeks, before you're referred to the MFM for the 12 week scan. autumnlove on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055698 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:38:09 +0000 autumnlove 2055698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I am getting something (not sure of the name) today. It is optional and not required! I am 35. Mommy Finger on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055685 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:33:20 +0000 Mommy Finger 2055685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I got the Materniti 21 test at my 10 week appt. Results came back in less than 2 weeks. My doctor recommended it and asked if I wanted it but the decision was left up to me. Well, DH and me. We opted for it. BandDmommy on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055684 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:33:04 +0000 BandDmommy 2055684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes, I got it. Espion on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055681 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:31:40 +0000 Espion 2055681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I ended up getting the counsyl test, primarily because the NP had no idea what it was or what she was talking about. I would have rather opted for the MaterniT21. Counsyl is expensive and useless unless rare genetic diseases run in your family, and even then, to be truly useful, your DH has to get tested as well. cascademom on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055672 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:27:03 +0000 cascademom 2055672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I turn 35 next week. During my first appointment, it was discussed. I got it about a week or later at 10 weeks. It's pretty straightforward and easy. hellobeeboston on "35+ and pregnant; did you get the MaterniT21?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/35-and-pregnant-did-you-get-the-maternit21#post-2055670 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:25:11 +0000 hellobeeboston 2055670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have my first doctors appointment next week, I will be about 8.5 weeks, we were talking in our due date thread about the MaterniT21 test... I'm not sure if my new hospital offers or if it's now routine to give it if 35+?? I can't seem to find any information on line. I will ask the doc about it next week But curious, did you have the test? Was it an option or required? Or did you ask for it? Thanks!