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MrsM
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Amy
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20 week u/x concerns...
I had my 20 wk US yesterday.
The doctor had 2 things to be concerned about and I am curious if this happened to anyone else. First of all, my placenta is low. She said I would need to go back in 2 mths to make sure it moves.
Then she said the baby has a birthmark o nits heart and that it increases our chances of Downs. Sh esaid over and over that I should not worry, but obviously that is easier said than done...
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Posted 8/21/08 11:50 AM  |
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lovemy2boys
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Re: 20 week u/x concerns...
my placenta was also low, and it has moved. most of the time, it moves so don't worry about it! as for the other issue I don't really have any feedback. it may be best to speak w/ your doc and let them tell you exaclty what is going on 
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| Posted 8/21/08 12:17 PM |
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Lucky
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Member since 4/07 12683 total posts
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Dawn
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Re: 20 week u/x concerns...
Not sure about the placenta issue so I can't give you any advice there.
With the US, anything out of the ordinary can be a marker for down's syndrome. During my first pregnancy, they detected that my DD had clubbed feet and they told me that it was a marker for down's syndrome. They have to tell you that. However, I didn't do any further testing and she was born with clubbed feet that have since been repaired---no down's syndrome. I believe what they told me was that it doubles my chances. So at first chances were 1 out of 2,500 that she could have down's and the 20 week US results made it 1 out of 1,250.
I wouldn't panic but you could go with further testing if you want a more definite answer. I didn't b/c I knew it wouldn't change anything for us. I wasn't going to terminate no matter what so why go through all kinds of tests & get stressed out. We knew we would get a beautiful baby and that was that!
Hang in there!
Message edited 8/23/2008 10:29:49 PM.
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| Posted 8/21/08 12:25 PM |
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pickles16
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Member since 11/07 17227 total posts
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Jen
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Re: 20 week u/x concerns...
Posted by krissy888
my placenta was also low, and it has moved. most of the time, it moves so don't worry about it! as for the other issue I don't really have any feedback. it may be best to speak w/ your doc and let them tell you exaclty what is going on
Same here...my doc who didnt do the u/s said not to worry at all about the placenta.....
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| Posted 8/21/08 12:30 PM |
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mia818
LIF Adult
Member since 12/07 2197 total posts
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Mia
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Re: 20 week u/x concerns...
The placenta issue is the same for me. I go back to the hospital in 4 weeks to make sure it has moved.
As for the other, I don't know what to say. How did all your other prenatal testing come out?  and to you
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| Posted 8/21/08 1:14 PM |
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