Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

I am on Baby #2 and the Dr. recommended I have an amnio because I am now 35. MY DD was born healthy and beautiful!!


Is this necessary as long as the results of my 12 week sono are ok?



Thanks

Re: Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

I wouldn't have it...I will be 35 when I deliver and my doctor told me today there is no reason to have one unless they suspected something was wrong, and then and only then I would choose to have it...

i would wait to see your 12 week ultrasound/bloodwork results and not worry about it!

Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

I refused (doc asked, I said no, we moved on). I see no reason unless there is a concern.

Re: Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

I was 34 while pregnant and turned 35 a few days before my girls were born. They recommended it but I refused since my nt scan came back great.

Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

You should only have an amnio if you want it, and because you feel it would give you peace of mind. It's optional, and up to you!

Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

Totally personal choice. I did not. I chose to do nuchal materniti 21 and then only if results had been really bad would I have done more. I'm 35. My friend is 36 and did the same tests as me and had good results but she still wants more testing. My doctor thought I chose correctly. He just laid out options for me. Didnt push one way or another

Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

No. I was 34 with my first and 36 with my second wasn't told I needed an amino unless my tests came back with questionable numbers. There was no way I was getting an amino just based on my age. Of course this is jmo

Re: Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

I am 37 and expecting #2 and I refused the amino, genetic testing, and anything else outside of the NT scan and Level II. My odds for anything being wrong, according to the bloodwork, were so insanely low I saw no reason to test any further. 28 wks today and everything is great!

My OB didn't force the issue, they were fine with my decision.

Re: Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

I am 40 and did not do it. The invasive tests scare me, that's a personal thing though. I have friends who would not think of not doing CVS. I did the NT and materniT 21 and only would have done something more if I had bad results. My Dr actually did not rec'd amnio or CVS but I agree with the PP who said, it's whatever makes you feel best.

Re: Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

I'll be 37 when I deliver and I did not do it. I know the risks are low, but it was not worthit to me when there are non invasive measures availabale. I did the MaternitiT 21 test along with the nuchal scans and fetal echos I was happy with results. Had they been bad, I would have considered the CVS or Amnio.

I don't think there is reason to do it, unless there is a high risk. But that is a completely personal decision.

Re: Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

not JUST b/c your 35. It shld be a consideration if your markers & NT came back with concerns or out of range.

Don't stress and just wait for your results.
Good Luck

Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

I had one for DS. I was 38. I asked for it. I wanted to know. I never did the NT scan. That test I feel is just a bunch of BS and can give bad results based on age alone.

It is a personal decision and one we discussed at great length. The risk of miscarriage was not even a real thought for me since it is so low and even lower with a great doc.

I can give you my amino experience if you want. Just FM me.

Re: Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

I am 36 and my doctor did not recommend an amnio because of my age. My NT scan results were fine but if not, I would have considered an amnio only because of the results.

Re: Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

Re: Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

It is completely a personal decision...

I am 44..I am almost 19 weeks and have had nothing yet..my NT and AFP results were extremely good so I have declined thus far..

when I have my level 2 if anything changes..my mind might change...

I was never told that I had to have one..they armed me with all of the info and we made the best decision for us..

Re: Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

It is a totally personal decision and depends on what YOU and only YOU and your DH are comfortable/ok with.
I was 36 when I had #1, I did not have an amnio b/c NT results were great. DH wanted me to have it anyway, he is a 'need to know' kind of person. I refused it, and he was a nervous wreck for the remainder of the pregnancy.

This time around, at 38, I did have the amnio. I had the NT, and results were good, but I wanted my husband to relax and quite frankly I wanted that knoweldge too.

Only speaking from personal experience...I am a worrier....and glad I did the amnio. Waiting for the results was nerve wracking, but once I got them I felt a huge wave of relief.

I also can only speak from personal experince here,,,,,the amnio was NOTHING what I expected it to be. Similar to having your blood drawn, but instead of the arm, your stomach. It was much less of a deal than what I had prepared myself for. Again, this is just from personal experience. Good luck whatever you decide!

Should I have an amino just because I am 35?

My OB didn't think it was necessary my NT results were beautiful so he didn't even recommend CVS or Maternit 21 either. I'll be 38.

Message edited 12/23/2012 2:08:19 PM.