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Re: AFP complications

From: Mike (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Sep 2003 15:12:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 30 Sep 2003, Sheela wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>I am 33 years old, with an AFP ratio of 1 in 150,(first pregnancy)
>Unltrasound is good. My doctor is leaving the option to go for Amnio
>test to me. Any suggestions ?.
>
>Thanks
>Sheela

Hi Sheela, What was your AFP ratio 1:150 listed for: Trisomy 21 (Downs)? Trisomy 18(Edwards); Trisomy 13?

Not that it really matters. The amnio decision is tough but a few questions to ask yourself: 1-what would you do with the info gleaned if your baby has a genetic syndrome? terminate? carry to term? 2-how will you handle the rest of your pregnancy not knowing? 3-what if you miscarried your baby due to amnio complications (a very small chance but it does happen (usually quoted risk is 1:250))

We have had 3 babies, each with abnormal ultrasounds and marginal AFP scores. Twice did the amnio. Once did not. Both ways have their risks and difficulties.

Good luck in your decision.

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MIke W

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