Invalid topic.
| Posted By |
Message |
PrincessP
Big sister!!!!!!!!!!
Member since 12/05 17450 total posts
Name:
|
age during birth
Since I had my dd at 30 ...If I had a second at let say 33 and a 3rd at 36...would I be considered high risk with the 3rd and have to do an amnio etc???
|
Posted 2/1/08 7:40 AM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
KateDevine
*
Member since 6/06 24950 total posts
Name:
|
Re: age during birth
I don't think you'd have to do anything.
My mom had me at 32 and my sister at 35 and she never had to do anything special.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 7:48 AM |
| |
|
GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
Member since 11/06 26792 total posts
Name:
Shawn
|
Re: age during birth
35 is automatically "high risk" by most medical definitions.
ETA:
US National Institution of Health info:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/highriskpregnancy.html
The causes can be conditions you already have or conditions you develop. They also include being pregnant with more than one baby, previous problem pregnancies, or being over age 35.
Message edited 2/1/2008 7:51:00 AM.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 7:49 AM |
| |
|
2BEANS
wow time is going fast.
Member since 9/07 16106 total posts
Name:
Tina
|
Re: age during birth
My sister had to get the amino b/c she was 36 at her third.
I had addressed this issue to my OB b/c im 31 and scared of the amino idea. He said the boards are considering moving the age from 35 to 40. Because more woman are having babies at older ages and finding that the babies are healthy.
eta: my sis had the amino b/c the babys umbilical cord only had 2 vessels in it, not 3.
Message edited 2/1/2008 8:00:39 AM.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 7:51 AM |
| |
|
SweetCin
My green-eyed boy
Member since 5/05 13499 total posts
Name:
Cin
|
Re: age during birth
Well I had my first DD at 37 & we did the ultrascreen at 12 weeks & she said the numbers came out excellent. She said there was no need for an amnio unless we wanted one (we chose not to).
I had a wonderful pregnancy w/ no problems. We'll be TTC this summer (I'll be 38).
|
| Posted 2/1/08 7:52 AM |
| |
|
traceyd
Big Sister to Be!
Member since 5/05 3644 total posts
Name:
Tracey
|
Re: age during birth
My SIL just had her third at 37-they wanted her to have an amnio and she said no and just gave birth to a very healthy little boy
|
| Posted 2/1/08 7:59 AM |
| |
|
Tah-wee-ZAH
Kisses
Member since 5/05 15952 total posts
Name:
|
Re: age during birth
Posted by GoldenRod
35 is automatically "high risk" by most medical definitions.
ETA:
US National Institution of Health info:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/highriskpregnancy.html
The causes can be conditions you already have or conditions you develop. They also include being pregnant with more than one baby, previous problem pregnancies, or being over age 35.
Yes, this is true.
I was considered high risk due to three factors... being 35+, twins, and IF issues and the need to do IVF with ICSI. When I met with my OB the first time we went back to his office for the "high risk talk in three parts" as he called it.
He suggested I do an amnio as the stats (due to all of the above) for Down's and other issues would be higher for me.
The Level II came back fine and we chose to not have the amnio done due to risks associated with it and false positives.
They can suggest an amnio but you do not have to have one.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 8:06 AM |
| |
|
Lucky
Growing up fast!
Member since 4/07 12683 total posts
Name:
Dawn
|
Re: age during birth
No-one can force you to have an amnio...they may suggest it. I hope to try for #2 at 35 years old (this summer) and I won't have an amnio. I see no reason to.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 9:09 AM |
| |
|
LuvMy2Girls
@>---------
Member since 5/05 11165 total posts
Name:
Mommy
|
Re: age during birth
Posted by Lucky
No-one can force you to have an amnio...they may suggest it. I hope to try for #2 at 35 years old (this summer) and I won't have an amnio. I see no reason to.
Exactly-No one can force you to do anything you are not comfy with. EVen under the age of 35, all those tests are recommended, NOT mandatory. You can opt out of anything you want too.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 9:11 AM |
| |
|
CunningOne
***
Member since 5/05 26975 total posts
Name:
|
Re: age during birth
I would be older than 36 if we have a 3rd (which probably won't happen, but I like to think so  ), and I wouldn't chose to have amnio or any additional tests unless my doctor had a reason. Age for me isn't one of them.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 9:27 AM |
| |
|
JTK
my 4 boys!
Member since 6/06 7396 total posts
Name:
Kristi
|
Re: age during birth
the neonatologist at my job told me the other day that they just lowered the advanced maternal age risk to 33 instead of 35!
|
| Posted 2/1/08 9:31 AM |
| |
|
MommaG
Yay Spring!
Member since 5/05 5133 total posts
Name:
Gloria
|
Re: age during birth
I had DS when I was 37. My dr told me I didn't have to have any of the tests, but due to my "advanced maternal age" I could get any or all of them without any argument from the insurance company. If I was younger, the test would have to be medically necessary to be covered or the insurance company could deny payment. I did not have an amnio but did have a Level II. DS was perfect!
|
| Posted 2/1/08 10:29 AM |
| |
|
pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
Name:
Stephanie
|
Re: age during birth
I had dd at 31....god willing, I will have #2 at 33-34 and if we decide to go for #3, I will be 36....personally 37 is my own cut off for children 
|
| Posted 2/1/08 10:33 AM |
| |
|
cjik
Welcome 2010!
Member since 2/06 8879 total posts
Name:
|
Re: age during birth
You are NOT automatically considered high risk after age 35 unless you have other medical conditions. A lot of people think this, but I just had a baby at 40 and did not see a high risk OB-GYN, nor do most women. You are considered AMA (stands for advanced maternal age).
Your doctor would probably suggest an amnio after 35, but you don't have to do this or any tests other than the HIV test. I skipped the amnio myself, though we did do the ultrascreen and the AFP test.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 10:34 AM |
| |
|
hbugal
Lesigh
Member since 2/07 15928 total posts
Name:
|
Re: age during birth
I was 34 when I had Caden. Due to other reasons...previous preterm birth, previous preterm labor, and previous Down Syndrome Birth...I am considered high risk. I chose not to have an amnio with this pregnancy or with the twins..although I was "encouraged" by my doctor to have one. He encouraged me so much that I switched doctors at 16 weeks.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 10:39 AM |
| |
|
gpsyeyes
She's my world!!!
Member since 8/06 1184 total posts
Name:
Karen
|
Re: age during birth
Posted by cjik
You are NOT automatically considered high risk after age 35 unless you have other medical conditions. A lot of people think this, but I just had a baby at 40 and did not see a high risk OB-GYN, nor do most women. You are considered AMA (stands for advanced maternal age).
Your doctor would probably suggest an amnio after 35, but you don't have to do this or any tests other than the HIV test. I skipped the amnio myself, though we did do the ultrascreen and the AFP test.
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY 100% RIGHT!
I delivered my DD in May at age 41 and looked into this at great length. I called numerous high risk doctors & they wouldn't even see me because I had no risk factors (ie. age alone is not enough).
I was told by my doctor that since the results of the AFP and ultrascreen were very good, there was no need for an amnio, but if I wanted one, I certainly could opt for it. I did not and as expected, my DD is/was totally fine.
I even had borderline GD during my pregnancy, but a High Risk doctor still was not necessary.
Message edited 2/1/2008 10:46:11 AM.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 10:45 AM |
| |
|
Bklyngrl
luvmyfamily
Member since 9/06 5307 total posts
Name:
|
Re: age during birth
I turned 36 3 months before DD was born - she's my first. The amnio was not mandatory - i chose not to do it - i had the earlier blood work etc... and DD is wonderful - thank GOD.
i became high risk due to gest. diabetes and edema later in pregnancy not because of my age
|
| Posted 2/1/08 10:55 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: age during birth
Posted by cjik
You are NOT automatically considered high risk after age 35 unless you have other medical conditions. A lot of people think this, but I just had a baby at 40 and did not see a high risk OB-GYN, nor do most women. You are considered AMA (stands for advanced maternal age).
Your doctor would probably suggest an amnio after 35, but you don't have to do this or any tests other than the HIV test. I skipped the amnio myself, though we did do the ultrascreen and the AFP test.
Exactly. You get the wonderful label of "advanced maternal age," but you do not automatically go to a high risk doctor. I would have to see a high risk doctor if I had another baby b/c of 2 complications I had this time. One of those complications was probably not age related. The other might have been.
Edited for spelling
Message edited 2/1/2008 12:18:21 PM.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 12:16 PM |
| |
|
Laura-DDS
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/07 840 total posts
Name:
Laura
|
Re: age during birth
At age 35 you are automatically considered high risk, but I guess testing would depend upon your Dr. since they would know more about your actual background. I mean people have kids at 40 now and they are fine just because you are placed in a category doesn't mean it pertains to you unless your Dr is concerned -speak to the OB about it and see their thoughts for you in particular.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 12:19 PM |
| |
|
nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
Member since 7/05 57538 total posts
Name:
|
Re: age during birth
You would have the option to get an amnio & your insurance would cover it.
I gave birth a month after I turned 35 & had the option (which I declined).
|
| Posted 2/1/08 12:28 PM |
| |
|
cjik
Welcome 2010!
Member since 2/06 8879 total posts
Name:
|
Re: age during birth
I want to add also, I had a very easy pregnancy at 40. No problems, no complications. The only issue was that I went past my due date.
I think this is because I was in good health and good shape going into the pregnancy, and also to some degree, luck. Women over 35 have a higher risk of developing GD and preclampsia as well as some other health conditions, but it does not mean you will have them.
Ask your doctor how he/she would treat your pregnancy, but I doubt you would be high risk unless you have other health issues.
|
| Posted 2/1/08 1:26 PM |
| |
|
