https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 19:20:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2400044 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 10:56:54 +0000 ShootingStar 2400044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had the MaterniT21 and NT scan. I honestly can't understand why anyone wouldn't choose to be more informed. I also had my MaterniT21 bloodwork done before the NT scan and I was really glad I did. The NT scan showed a possible soft marker for Downs, but my blood test results ruled that out. I would have been panicked for nothing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2400016 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 09:43:18 +0000 auggiefrog 2400016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had all of the tests done. At first I only opted for the screening because it would be are only ultrasound until 20 weeks. I will get it in the future though. From the screening they found a few red flags. After my 20 week ultrasound I am getting growth scans to monitor the baby because of a potential issue with the placenta. If I did not get this testing, and my baby did stop getting its nutrients, I don't even know. It's such a scary thought. So even though the test came with quite a bit of stress, I'm glad that my baby is being monitored. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2399945 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 01:01:01 +0000 MrsRcCar 2399945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With our first two no additional screening. We will be getting additional screening this time due to my high risk status. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2399940 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 00:51:07 +0000 gracecat 2399940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>NT ultrasound and quad blood test </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2399919 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 22:33:58 +0000 Ms. RV 2399919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Parental genetic screening, MaterniT21, and NT scan were all offered and we declined every one because we had no risks factors. We ended up getting MaterniT21 because of a finding at the anatomy scan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2399883 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 20:36:35 +0000 CoffeeMom 2399883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you so much!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2397891 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 08:32:25 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2397891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only one offered to me was the NT scan which we did with our son and I have later today for baby number 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2397869 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 08:08:27 +0000 travellingbee 2397869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had all the tests done. I always prefer to have information. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2397858 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 07:58:52 +0000 BandDmommy 2397858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the ones offered. Why not? I have had too many friends find out late in pregnancy there is a problem with their child and have to make difficult decisions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2397842 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 07:45:46 +0000 Mamasig 2397842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my 1st two I had no 1st trimester screenings. It really wasn't important to me and my OBs office doesn't push it. With my 3rd, I got the Materni 21 test - I was older and knew my insurance would cover it. But honestly the main factor was to find out the sex early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2397737 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:39:52 +0000 autumnlove 2397737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the Verifi exam because it was covered because of my age and I wanted to know the sex. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2397736 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:35:57 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2397736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did the Panorama screen. For me, knowledge is power. Why would I not take advantage of the opportunities to gain more knowledge? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2397331 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:43:14 +0000 jlm22 2397331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as you with your first. I didn't do any. I guess you have to ask yourself, what would you do with the information once you get tested? I wouldn't be willing to do an amnio (or terminate the pregnancy). I feel like there are to many false positives and the way my personality is, I would be worried sick the whole time. If I'm blessed with number 2, I will be 35 (or older) when I deliver. I think I will still skip the first tri tests again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2397298 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:28:46 +0000 agold 2397298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm only very newly pregnant. But I plan to do only testing that would reveal issues that I can/would need to be prepared for at birth. If there is nothing that can be done about the issue being tested for, then I don't think I will test for it. That being said, I don't even know which tests are offered! Best of luck with whatever testing you decide to do. :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2397279 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:17:31 +0000 hilsy85 2397279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the ones offered. NT scan, bloodwork, and Panorama cell free testing. My reasoning was, why not? If there was something wrong, I would want to know as early as possible so we could have as much time as possible to decide/do more intensive testing like CVS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-trimester-screenings#post-2397271 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:07:26 +0000 CoffeeMom 2397271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What first trimester screenings/testing did you do? I'm 8 weeks with our second baby. With our first, we chose not to do any of the typical first trimester screenings. This time, I'm 35 (or will be in a couple of weeks), so I'm thinking that it might be smart to do some of the testing. My next appointment with my midwife will be at 10 weeks, so I want to have some questions and background info when we meet with her again. Which tests did you do (and why)? Thanks so much!! </p>