Nuchal fold-pls help

I am 26 yrs old.. I just went for my 20 weeks detailed scan at KKH ADC.. I was told that the nuchal fold is thick(7.7mm) and was told it could lead to DS or any other abnormalities.. I was then adviced to go for further test tomorrow.. Currently my hubby n me are very worried as this is out first child.. Our family has no history of DS.. Can anyone advice on this please? Is the test that i just did really accurate..

 


some mums with thick nuchal fold have healthy normal babies. Wat test did the gynae advise? My nuchal fold result wasn't gd too and i took blood test. With combined result of both, my risk of DS child was still high, so i did diagnostic testing, CVS, which is the drawing of cells from placenta. It's supposed to be very accurate but got risks involved.

 
Hi,

They suggested that i go thru e amnio test. But i think that its nt necessary for me n hubby as we gonna keep e baby even if it has DS.. its already at 20 weeks.. We thought of having a second full detailed ultra sound as read online that position of e baby can also affect the measurement of the nuchal fold. Nw hubby n me realli stressed as its our first child..

 
if you & hb decision is to keep baby even if DS then no point go detailed testing. Coz amnio test got miscarriage risk. However that would mean both of u will be stressed for rest of pregnancy due to this DS probability. I'm not sure abt position of bb affecting results, but it's a gd idea to go for 2nd ultrasound for 2nd opinion.



But how come u did nuchal fold measurement at wk20? It's usually done during 1st tri together coz apparently after that the measurement not accurate anymore.



I understand the stress u feel coz it's my first child too and during wk 12 when gynae told us high DS risk, our hearts sank. Cried n cried, duno take miscarriage risk go for detailed testing or leave it as it is.



Pray & hope things turn out well for you & bb.

 
Yeps,we r undergoing stress at the moment. I also dont know why did at 20weeks. Went for full detailed checks and guess tis is one of e checks maybe. So far,all othr checks on limbs etc are all ok.. Haven met my gynae yet as supposed to meet next week.. But received a call from kkh to come down to tok to some counsellors and maybe go for tests.. Asked if its confirmed DS,bt they cnt confirmed.. Realli freaking out nw.. First time i saw hubby broke down just nw..

 
R u able to push fwd your gynae appt to discuss on this? Or seek 2nd opinion go other gynae who can do the scan/tests for u personally? Coz my thread got a mum who had problems for wk20 scan at duno which hospital. So she seek 2nd opinion from specialist. Turned out to be false alarm.

Altho easier said than done, but both of u must be strong for bb's sake, ok? faster go make arrangements for 2nd check/opinion.

 
Yeps.. Thanks for e comforting words.. Gonna go to kkh tmr n ask for second ultrasound.. Usually when we go met our gynae,she neve sae anitink wrg.. Ask her also she sae all ok.. Thats y this come as a shock.. Btw im takin the private suite so always hve e same gynae.. The one who did e detailed check is nt even my gynae.. Might be someone from the ADC department.. Maybe e one who is gd in reading scan results..



Nw all my hubby n me are doing is jus keep on praying to God for the best.. Take it as a test from him.. Will update more after the meet at kkh tmr

 
Confused,

Do go for second opinion if you can. I think you can try this clinic in camden which the doc and scanner is more advanced. I know some mummies went during the 12 wks scan when the oscar test did not turn well too well.

I have not been there myself, just read from the forum.



Dr C. Anandakumar

Antenatal Diagnostic Centre And Well Women Clinic

Camden Medical Ctr #06-07/08

Tel: 6333 8621



http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/2052338/2199383.html?1260514188



All the best to you!

 
Hi all,

Just went to see e counsellor.. She mentioned that the cervical skin is 7.7mm and its one of e indicator for DS.. asked me to go fer e amnio but hubby n me decided nt to. Asked if everythin else is ok and she sae all is ok except e cervical skin thickness.. Asked to do another ultrasound but counsellor say no use.. Are these counsellors doctors?



Nw just cant wait to see my gynae... Btw the clinic u mentioned,is it just walk it?

 
Hi Confused,



*big hugs*



I'm sorry to hear abt that, and I totally understand how you feel cuz firstly, I'm 26 yo too, and secondly, I went to Dr Ananda's clinic at Camden (the one above) for my 20 wk detailed scan and he detected a hole in my baby's heart, and told me 9/10 babies with DS have hole in the heart and told me my bb's risk of DS had increased.



We were worried sick, but the risk of miscarriage by taking the amnio test is higher than that of the chance of DS, so we skipped the test. What we did was to take a 3D ultrasound scan for the gynae to see the features of the bb to see if she looks like a DS baby.



BUT- it is NOT medically/scientifically proven that a 3D scan will eliminate DS risk; we did it to obtain some comfort. In the end my gynae looked thru my 3D and told me my bb looks ok.



I delivered a healthy baby weighing 3.285kg at 39 weeks on 30/4/11 despite her having a hole in the heart. She is hitting her milestones well and is an endearing girl.



Your counselor is right in saying that cervical skin thickness is ONE of the many indicators of DS. Like now, ur baby's heart is ok right? If you are really worried, you can re-consider your decision in taking the amnio. It may give you the closure that you need.



I just read this on babycenter, hope this helps to make u feel better?



http://www.babycenter.com/400_thick-nuchal-fold-20-weeks-info-please_3520993_100.bc

 
Hi Sylvia,

I'm kinda enlightened after reading ur post. Thanks. During the detailed scan, everything else was normal, only the cervical skin was thick. Nothing else besides that was highlighted to us.



We were thinking having a second scan would be helpful as amnio test has a risk of miscarriage, though very very minimal. Most probably we will go for another scan since it is the next best option.



Can't wait for our appointment with the Gynae next Wednesday. Meantime, looks like hubby n me gonna have sleepless nights and worried sick for our lil one...

 
Y do u wanna wait till next Wed? I went to my gynae the very next day I learnt abt this and he was very prompt in expediting other tests for me.



He is Dr Tan Hang Yang at Gleneagles Hospital, 5th floor.

 
Anyway Confused, maybe ur baby is a big baby, which explains this thickness. DS babies have slanted eyes, stumpy fingers and toes, but all these are normal during ur scan right?

 
Hi sylvia,

Have tried asking to meet my gynae asap but fully booked.. Unable to do anything.. Well, yes everything else is fine during the scan.. Hopefully my lil one is just fine.. Keeping him always in our prayers.. Thanks and appreciate all ur advices.. Make me feel a bit better

 
Hi sylvia,

Will keep all of u posted after e meet with e gynae.. Hubby also said might b a big baby boy.. Thanks to all for e comforting words.. Appreciated

 
Hi Confused,



Hope all is well. A baby is a gift and he/she will be the love of both you and your hubby no matter what. Best wishes.

 
Hi all,



Just an update after meeting gynae earlier.



Gynae mentioned that even though the nuchal fold is thick,its not overly-thick. Added that at our age,e risk of DS is supposed to be low. Furthermore,the scan of the rest such as nasal bone etc are all OK. So nothing to be too alarmed about.



Finally can heave a sigh of relief.

 
Glad to know that. Now can happily continue shopping for bb's stuff! [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]

 
Hi sylvia n chan,



My EDD is 13 feb 2012. Mebi bb wanna come out ln valentine day.. Wait one day longer..



Yes,nw can happily and peacefully shop for bb's stuffs.. No matter hw our bb is,we will still love him..

 
Hi Confused,





I'm just happen to read ur post. Actually don't worry too much, i'm 36 years old and my bb nuchal fold is reading at 5.5 with my age the chance become 1/7. I'm super worried that time due to mine is identical twins that means if one have the other also will have the same case.

After doing the Amnio test in weeks 20, we are told that the bbs are normal. So don't worry, i'm sure ur bb will be fine.

Me too, every night praying to God. This is the time we need to really rely on god, only he is able to do "Miracle"

 

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