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Re: . Possible Down syndrome
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sat, 12 May 2001 11:02:20 -0500 (CDT)
However, she didn't really want to have an amnio..and if you are the one
that is that percentage..then your baby is gone.
At Sat, 12 May 2001, chrissy wrote:
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>The risk of complications of an amnio are only <.5%. I had one done by
>an experienced OB amd had zero complications. Some people NEED to know
>whether or not they have a child with Downs for various reasons.
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>At Fri, 11 May 2001, Lisa wrote:
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>>Hi, I just wanted to let you know that it is ok to decline the amnio.
>>There is no reason to have it at this point in my humble opinion. Just
>>be fowarned that there are many, many false ++'s on the triple screen.
>>
>>Just to give you a history on me, I do have a baby with Downs and I had
>>nothing show on the u/s. I also know of many many people who have had
>>nuchal thickening or other "markers" for DS and their child did not have
>>it.
>>However, having said that, if by the remote chance,your child DID have
>>DS..it is not by far the end of the world. I understand it is
>>frightening..but he is such an adorable boy and is so "normal". Nowadays
>>with early intervention, downs is not what it used to be. Many kids end
>>up going to college! Please feel free to email me if you want to talk
>>more about this :) tandlelliott@home.com
>>
>>For what its worth, there is a very real risk of losing a child to an
>>amnio, and more than likely a much higher chance than the possibility of
>>downs. Don't let anyone pressure you into risking your baby's life if
>>you do not feel comfortable.
>>GOOD LUCK!
>>Lisa
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