Down Syndrome screening

I am currently at week 8 of my pregnancy and need to decide whether want to do Down Syndrome screening during the next gynae appt. I am 30 years old. Understand that below 35 consider low risk, and some mummies will not opt for the screening. Still not sure whether I want to do it? If yes, should I go for Oscar or other more precise and expensive one? Need some advices from those who have gone through this stage. #1stimemom #advicepls #pregnancy

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If you want to make a decision based on the test result. Go for a screening & please choose NIPT which is of higher accuracy. If the result does not change any decision, don’t need to do the test.

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3y ago

Agree! NIPT definitely has higher accuracy but it doesn’t pick up structural issues of the baby, would suggest to also opt for OSCAR scan to check fetal nuchal translucency thickness at week 11-13. Detailed scan at week 20 will also measure fetal nuchal translucency thickness but based on my experience, it’s always better to detect early.

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