they will look for markers, that colud point towards my baby having downs. After the scan I can choose to have the amnio test, which I'm not sure I'll have. I've worked with young adults with downs syndrome for the past three years so know alot about

i went to see my midwife on wednesday and due to my age she wants me to be tested to see if my baby will have downs,edwards syndrome and some other abnormalities that can be present with my older age,i am quite worried as when i had my son 2 years

Hi ladiesIm 22 and 19 weeks pregnant with my first baby and have just received my blood test results back for Down Syndrome and Neural Tube Defect and my chances are showing as 1 in 9200 risk. Although this seems pretty low risk, I just wanted

hi my names laura i saw my midwife last week, she came and did blood tests and tried to find out when i am due, im either due middle of jan or beg of feb (6-10weeks) she asked me if i wanted the down syndrome test, i didnt really no what to say as i

the babys heart beat aswell..) hello claire plz could you tell me what the triple test actually tests for. and are you offered it on the nhs? is it a blood test??karen xx Hi Karen...The Tripple Test, Tests for Down'syndrome.. Wether your in a High Risk or a

asked what'll happen once youv'e done the family history? Louise xx Hi DS is downs syndrome. The doc has said once i do the family tree i have to go in to see them with it. they will then send it on to a genetics specialist who will send me forms

and prepared to have her baby no matter what she decided not to have the amnio test and take the risk, after all downs comes in such varying severity that her baby could be nearly ''normal'' even with downs. her baby girl maisy was born 6 years ago and had

I saw the midwife yesterday (I am 8 weeks pregnant) and she explained about the Triple Test for Downs Syndrome and Spina Bifida (free on NHS). But it seems that there is also the Nuchal scan for Downs which costs £180 but is much more accurate

Hi everyone, im after everyone views on the below, those that currently have babies or are pregnant what did you do, and those newly pregnant ladies what are you gonna do?:At around 14weeks we have the optiion to have a blood test for downs syndrome

made great friends.Its early days yet, firstly go and get checked at doctors and he will forward your details to the midwife you will arrange your first scan at 12wks, once you have this scan you are offered blood tests at 16 wks for downs syndrome