New Antenatal Diagnostic Test Recommended for All Pregnant Women...
By birthlady
@birthlady (5609)
United States
December 31, 2006 3:52pm CST
Less invasive to mothers than amniocentesis, chorionic villi sampling, also known as chorionic villi biopsy, is now recommended for all pregnant women regardless of age. The former recommended maternal age for Down Syndrome testing of the fetus was 35 years of age. Consider the implications:
1. There is no treatment for Down Syndrome;
2. Many Down Syndrome babies grow up to be wonderful productive people with lives impacting everyone they know in a loving and positive lasting impression;
3. If Down Syndrome is diagnosed, there are basically only two options: (a)prepare for a Down Syndrome child; (b)abortion.
4. Amniocentisis is done in mid pregnancy and abortion involves a partial birth abortion;
5. Chorionic villi sampling/biopsy can be done in the 12 week of pregnancy;
risks involve spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) and placental function/formation problems as yet undocumented as to causality;
6. Chorionic villi are part of the placenta, which is a fetal organ, that grows and develops throughout pregnancy. The placenta functions as the preborn baby's digestive, respiratory, and eliminatory systems.
7. Chorionic villi sampling/biopsy MAY contribute to placental malfunctions associated with complications of pregnancy and premature birth/low birth weight/very low birth weight babies...
What do you think of this? Did you have chorionic villi sampling done? Did you have placental problems during pregnancy?
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@sassy5d (118)
• United States
1 Jan 07
Why would this test be recommended for all pregnant women?
This might be LESS invasive then amniocentesis, but the hot word there is LESS.. meaning it's STILL invasive!
Do you take notice to the RISKS? OY! Spontaneous abortion and placental function/formation problems?!? Why would someone want to risk losing their baby just to have a test for the slim chance they *might* have a ds baby?
Don't mess with mother nature!
And what about costs? Recommending this for all? Do you know how expensive that would be? As if our insurance costs are not high enough!
And where is your references that this is being recommended for all?
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@birthlady (5609)
• United States
1 Jan 07
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) makes this recommendation. I'll be right back with your link...
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@birthlady (5609)
• United States
1 Jan 07
Here is the link to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, ACOG:
http://www.acog.org
Check them out. They set the "standards of care" for western obstetric and midwifery, including perinatology, neonatology, and fetology.
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@sassy5d (118)
• United States
7 Jan 07
Oh gosh.
You need to go back and read the recomendation. You are passing on incorrect information.
The recommendation was to OFFER these screenings to all pregnant women regardless of age.. Not to recommend that every single woman who becomes pregnant go and GET these tests.
Read this carefully! (Copied directly from acog.org)
The following ACOG recommendations are based on good and consistend scientific evidence:
First-Trimester screening using both nuchal translucency, an ultrasound exam that measures the thickness at the back of the neck of the fetus, and a blood test is an effective screening test in the general population and is more effetive then NT alone.
Women found to be at increased risk of having a baby with Down Syndrome with first trimester screening SHOULD BE OFFERED GENETIC COUNSELING AND THE OPTION OF CVS or MIDTRIMESTER AMNIOCENTESIS.
If that was what you were getting at with your first post, I opologize, that is not how I understood your wording.
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@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
1 Jan 07
I don't understand what this is about other than the procedure, and it looks as if your saying downs is a bad thing...
My little sister has downs. My mom was 25 when she got pregnant with her, and through thoural research we found out it's not age at all but a third Chromasome given during conseption. There is nothing wrong with those kids, they are happy, loving, they teach us so much, and show so much love it's unbeleavable. So really.... I think it's better to have the amazing god given Child than take chances to kill yourself AND/OR the child....
Please never have an abortion, all your doing is killing a human being, A baby's heart starts beating before you even know your pregnant....
Peace and love be with you and all those around you.
Blessed be.
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@birthlady (5609)
• United States
1 Jan 07
No! I am NOT saying Downs is a bad thing! The opposite! Please read my post closely! I say Downs people are very loving and are a blessing! I have posted this so people do NOT think that aborting a Downs child is an answer!
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@birthlady (5609)
• United States
1 Jan 07
It's the truth, that there is no treatment for Down Syndrome, and if a Down Syndrome fetus is diagnosed, parents have two choices:
1) Prepare for the birth of a Downs child;
2) Abortion.
When I explain this to pregnant mothers in the first trimester, they understand me. I am often asked questions regarding cvs/b as a diagnostic for Down Syndrome. I give my above answer. I am PROLIFE.
Once I explain this to pregnant mothers when they ask me, many choose to NOT have cvs/b because they DO NOT want to risk miscarriage or any unknown consequences to the placenta and baby. They want their babies. They want their babies no matter what, and they do not want an abortion. NOT ONE pregnant mom tells me she is having chorionic villi sampling/biopsy to diagnose Down Syndrome with future plans of aborting her baby if the diagnosis is there.
Here's a link to my website, Auntie Natal 911: 9 Months, 1 Purpose, 1 Goal: Healthy Mothers make Healthy Babies
http://www.auntienatal911.com
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@sylviekitty (2083)
• United States
1 Jan 07
I think the confusion lies in the first part of your list:
"1. There is no treatment for Down Syndrome;
2. Many Down Syndrome babies grow up to be wonderful productive people with lives impacting everyone they know in a loving and positive lasting impression;
3. If Down Syndrome is diagnosed, there are basically only two options: (a)prepare for a Down Syndrome child; (b)abortion."
Numbers 1 and 3 are irrelevant if you're going to put number 2 in there. Does that make sense? :)
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@birthlady (5609)
• United States
11 Jan 07
In Down Syndrome, once a diagnosis is made in the womb, parents can prepare for a Down Syndrome child.
@nhtpscd (1416)
• Australia
31 Dec 06
I had the sampling done on my last three pregnancies. I had no side effects ie placental problems. The were trying to find out why my waters would always break. It is a tool that should only be used in high risk situations though. They mothers should do lots or research and weigh up the risks .
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@birthlady (5609)
• United States
1 Jan 07
Thanks for responding. I wonder why chorionic villi sampling would diagnose why your waters always broke in previous pregnancies? Did they learn the answer?
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@birthlady (5609)
• United States
1 Jan 07
Here's a link to read about growth and development of a preborn baby, by day, week, and month:
Auntie Natal 911 ~ Preborn Baby
http://www.auntienatal911.com
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@birthlady (5609)
• United States
1 Jan 07
There are many risks of chorionic villi sampling/biopsy. Among the risks are maternal infection; miscarriage (spontaneous abortion); and "unknown" consequences to the normal growth and development of the placenta. The placenta is a fetal organ, chorionic villi sampling involves "snipping" off a piece of the "chorionic villi", which is part of the placenta. The placenta is a fetal organ, that means, the placenta is part of the baby...connected by the umbilical cord (still part of baby...). Here's a link to my website, Auntie Natal 911: 9 Months, 1 Purpose, 1 Goal: Healthy Mothers make Healthy Babies!
Auntie Natal 911 ~ Placenta: Formation & Functions
http://www.auntienatal911.com/placenta.htm
As a fetal organ, the placenta contains DNA of the preborn baby, and is used for genetic screening and diagnosis.
