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Re: DR PLEASE HELP I AM SOOO WORRIEDFrom: Liz (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 30 Sep 2002 08:01:18 -0500 (CDT)
The only reason they want CVS testing (or amniocentisis) is because you are 35 years old. It has nothing to do with the fact that there are triplets. I'm 35 and am 24 weeks now. We refused all invasive procedures. If you aren't willing to terminate the pregnancy if an anomoly is found then there's no reason to be tested. Other tests - nuchal fold at 13 weeks, other ultrasounds (which you're gonna have alot of anyway since you've got multiples), AFP, etc will give you an indication if the babies have any abnormalities. Then you can choose the amniocentisis (too late for CVS by then I think). There's no extra risk of GENETIC abnormalities associated with your triplets other than the fact that at 35 you have a higher chance of Down syndrome, etc. Both CVS and amnio have a loss rate of healthy pregnancies. I know amnio is between 1 in 100 and 1 in 200 depending on the doc and that CVS is worse. Your chance of down's is over 1 in 300 but there are other genetic abnormalities that increase with age. If you aren't going to terminate the pregnancy for a genetic abnormality don't get tested. The other non-invasive tests can further determine your CHANCES of having a problem and help to prepare you or you can make that decision once they have been completed (13 - 18 weeks along). Good Luck!
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