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100% do the NIPTs. It’s non-invasive and provides lots of info.
This. Genetic mutations can be spontaneous. Do this simple bloodwork test.
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I did NIPT, which is just part of the ultrasound. I was in a similar situation, everything was clear, embryo tested. But we still decided to go for amniocentesis, even though the doctors all thought it was unnecessary. My thought was that the Amniocentesis can detect genetic mutations, that other tests cannot.
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Let me correct myself. NIPT is bloodwork. NT is part of the ultrasound scan.
Echoing all the above - did the genetic carrier screenings and still did NIPT. It’s non invasive and added reassurance. you can also use it to find out gender (if you want!)
Congratulations! Yes, genetic abnormalities can still occur de novo - unique in the development of the embryo and not inherited from parents. It’s a blood draw.
Congrats!! I was in a similar spot as you, and my OB also recommended NIPS. I did it—insurance covered it 100% and it was additional piece of mind.
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I did it - they just take a few vials of your blood and test it. Additional peace of mind and non-invasive to the baby.
Congrats! I definitely had the same questions. Did a lot of research and learned that PGS is not a guarantee. Go ahead and do the tests they recommend. We did NIPT and NT scan as well as 2nd trimester screening for neural tube defects.
Maybe I'm just conservative.... I want all non-invasive testing done! For the invasive ones, I will do it if there are concerns, if not, then I will skip the invasive ones. 😅 NIPT/NIPS is just blood work, I don't see why not.
We still did NIPT testing even though we went through all the pre transfer testing you did. Unfortunately there are instances where genetic testing (which only takes a sample of the embryo, I’m told) won’t pick up something NIPT does.
I didn’t tell a anyone but that’s totally up to how comfortable you feel sharing. I think it’s deeply personal and if no one knows, then I wouldn’t have to worry about anyone talking my business. I would go to my appointments at 7am so it did not affected my work schedule, until the day of retrieval when I just told them I had a minor medical procedure to do.
100% do the testing. As we say in medicine, nothing is ever 100%. You'll be glad you did. It's one less sorry for you, mama. :)