OHbaby! Forums : Nucal Scan https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:20:17 +0000 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:06:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=21157 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : My daughter had a friend come...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=501301&title=nucal-scan#501301 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 21157
Posted: 26 September 2008 at 7:06pm

My daughter had a friend come over today and when her mum picked her up we got talking. She works with severely disabled children. And she shed alot of light on the effects abdomalities have on older children, their life and their families.
Just to mention a few things:
For children under 17 they can get a set amount of hours for respite care each year. This is very minimal hours. After 17, there is nothing like this for them. Unless you can pay for it.
She has one girl she looks after and she is 12 but has the mental age of a 9 month old and that will never change.
The parents of the children she cares for are of all ages. The youngest was only 15 when she had her baby.
The severities all vary. There is one mum who had a downs baby and it was known while pregnant....she had a 2nd baby and all was fine during pregnancy but something happened at birth and now she has to disabled children.
Some parents have said if they knew the severity ASWELL as what the implications this would still have in years to come, they may have made a different decision.
When I think of the possiblity of having a downs baby etc, I have actually never thought past 5 years. And that was something that I only realised today! Yes, I do know the baby is for its whole life, but I hadn't really thought past a few years.
So this had made me think quite abit now. Not so much as a decision, but I guess what a future would be like.
Food for thought I guess :)]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:06:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=501301&title=nucal-scan#501301 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : oops silly me wrong name ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=501024&title=nucal-scan#501024 Author: AmmaS
Subject: 21157
Posted: 26 September 2008 at 2:42pm

oops silly me

wrong name ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:42:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=501024&title=nucal-scan#501024 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : Nefertiti - I am 37 and so I had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=500058&title=nucal-scan#500058 Author: Katte
Subject: 21157
Posted: 25 September 2008 at 4:35pm

Nefertiti - I am 37 and so I had a fairly high risk to start off with purely due to age (1:160) but after the scan it was reduced to an adjusted risk of 1:2327 which made me a low risk for chromosmal abnormality. I was 12 weeks and 6 days when I had the scan.

I thought a lot about what I would do if there was an abnormality and obviously my decision would have been based on the degree of severity of abnormality and survivability post birth. Also, I have horrible pregnancies so it would have had to have been something serious for me to terminate as I don't think I could go through another first trimester again! I just wanted to know cause, as you say, I would prefer to be prepared than find out at the birth. (which still could happen I guess).

Good luck and I know it's hard not to stress, cos I couldn't help it either, but try not to worry! ]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:35:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=500058&title=nucal-scan#500058 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : Thanks Amma. I am a biger lady...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499507&title=nucal-scan#499507 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 21157
Posted: 25 September 2008 at 10:30am

Thanks Amma. I am a biger lady so perhaps that is why the sonographer suggested 13 weeks. I'll still go at 12w2d and if he needs me to come back, thats all good.

Oh, my name isnt Tia lol....on my first post I put TIA at the end meaning 'thanks in advance'.

:)]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:30:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499507&title=nucal-scan#499507 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : Hi Tia The nuchal scan is done...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499476&title=nucal-scan#499476 Author: AmmaS
Subject: 21157
Posted: 25 September 2008 at 10:06am

Hi Tia

The nuchal scan is done between 11 and 13+ weeks. 12+ weeks is actually perfect timing. At 13 weeks they may get a better images (especially with larger ladies) but you run the risk of baby being too big for the test the closer you get to 14 weeks.

If they don't get a good view at 12+ weeks they will bring you back in a week.

Good luck - don't worry too much
AmmaS ]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:06:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499476&title=nucal-scan#499476 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : I was told to book mine between...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499264&title=nucal-scan#499264 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 11:33pm

I was told to book mine between 11 - 14wks (ie 13+x days) but after some serious thinking and speaking with the doctor DH and I decided not to do the nuchal scan .. we just had a "12 wk" scan (at 11w4d) to say hello. We based our decision on my age (26) and my reluctance to terminate should there be anything wrong. That's just my own feelings and not trying to make up anyone's mind for them

Anyways, my point is that when I originally made my appointment, the clinic was happy with it being in my 12th week so I would say you'll be fine at 12w2d ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:33:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499264&title=nucal-scan#499264 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : I had my scan at exactly 12 weeks...I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499250&title=nucal-scan#499250 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 10:38pm

I had my scan at exactly 12 weeks...I dont really know much about the latest you can have them, but from my understanding its pretty standard that you have it at 12 weeks..]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:38:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499250&title=nucal-scan#499250 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : hiya just lurking in here if thats...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499186&title=nucal-scan#499186 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 9:07pm

hiya just lurking in here if thats ok...

finding it really interesting to read all this- Im not pg as yet but we plan to start ttc from about august next year, and i hav a possibility that i carry the chromosomal abnormality for the genetic form of downs syndrome as my aunty and cousin both carry the abnormality and My aunty has one child with downs.  My DH also has a sister with DS, but are unsure if it is genetic as she is 17 and we his mum was never given that info back then.  We both can be tested to see if we are carriers due to family history, but have chosen not to get tested as it wont change our decision to have children so theres not really much point IMO... but i have just foind out that if i am a carrier my chance of having a child with DS could be 20%- thats not counting my age at the time of concieving ie if i wanted to ttc later in life etc...  Finding thi sinfo out has made me thing twice about having nuchal scans done tho- maybe it would prepare ourselves of the possibility? but then again the tests can be wrong and make you unnessicarily worry and stress... aargh i dunno- but i do know that whatever happens the baby will be ours and will be so loved no matter what :)

so its really interesting to read what others have been thru!

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:07:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499186&title=nucal-scan#499186 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : Emmecat - I couldn&#039;t possible...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499120&title=nucal-scan#499120 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 8:08pm

Emmecat - I couldn't possible honestly say what I would do. In the past I would have said I wouldn't continue, but now I don't think I could decide. I think I would have the amnio if the screening gave me a high chance. I also have to consider that I already have 3 children. I would definately want to know before the birth, because I feel if I found out at the birth I know I would not be able to cope.
Also, I do not have family support and also don't have friends here that could support me in such a situation so I would be totally alone if my baby did have a severe disability, and in the end I'd have to take that into consideration amongst other things. I know there are organisations that help, but they aren't there 24/7. And I know me.
This has come out all wrong and hope I won't be judged for it. But in the end.....I can not honestly say what I would do :( I do hope that I don't have to make that decision though, because I already love my lil baby with all my heart.

Edited for spelling.

Edited by Nefertiti]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:08:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499120&title=nucal-scan#499120 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : Emmecat, for us the scan was to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499026&title=nucal-scan#499026 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 6:59pm

Emmecat, for us the scan was to a) look at the baby and b) get the risk indication. Had we had been told we were high risk we still wouldn't have had an amnio but we would have just been a bit prepared at the birth that the chances were higher. We may have done the maternal blood serum thingy though if the results had been high risk as I think that can give you a better indication than a scan alone but I don't know much about them.

The scan can never say for sure there isn't a problem, we have a 1 in 4200 chance but we could still be that one. Only an amnio will tell you for sure and of course there are risks to having those tests. Can be a minefield trying to decide what to do ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:59:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=499026&title=nucal-scan#499026 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : Neferiti- just curious...and tell...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498869&title=nucal-scan#498869 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 4:32pm

Neferiti- just curious...and tell me to mind my own beeswax if you want lol.....but would finding out a 'bad' result change anything for you? I'm asking because I am 34 and this is my first baby (although not my first pg!  ), and I sometimes sit and think what would I do if I got a result that indicated my baby wasn't going to be 'normal'?

 

I know this kinda opens a can of worms but I just wonder if sometimes we can know too much or if it's good so we can 'prepare' ourselves either way!

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:32:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498869&title=nucal-scan#498869 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : Yep, it was very high, measurement...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498838&title=nucal-scan#498838 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 3:53pm

Yep, it was very high, measurement of her neck was 3.5mm. It was a stressful and scary time but I had a CVS and she was perfect. I have a beautiful, very intelligent 2.5 year old! I got to find out she was a girl at 13 weeks too. Yay!

(Turns out she just had a fat neck at that time, I blame her father) ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:53:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498838&title=nucal-scan#498838 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : Thanks cuppatea - thats interesting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498775&title=nucal-scan#498775 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 2:55pm

Thanks cuppatea - thats interesting that the figures change from week 12 than at birth! I thought that by week 12, then if it was to be, it was to be IYKWIM.

CuriousG - that was quite high for 26. Can I ask if everything turned out ok?]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:55:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498775&title=nucal-scan#498775 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : I was 26 and my risk was 1:55...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498683&title=nucal-scan#498683 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 1:32pm

I was 26 and my risk was 1:55 based on the results. So looking up the age thing really wont give you an exact indication (rather a guideline) - they need to factor in everything.

Edited by CuriousG]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:32:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498683&title=nucal-scan#498683 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : I found an age/risk chart on this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498660&title=nucal-scan#498660 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 12:58pm

I found an age/risk chart on this website.

http://www.obstetrics.co.nz/nuchal-translucency.html

I wouldn't go at exactly 13 weeks either. I nearly changed a flight seat once cos it was row 13.....so stupid. ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:58:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498660&title=nucal-scan#498660 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : My sonographer basically said...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498606&title=nucal-scan#498606 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 11:58am

My sonographer basically said the same dates too foxxy_one.....I think up to 13w4d. I'm just paranoid and didn't want to turn up on week 13 lol.
I think I read somewhere at 34 the risk is 1:465 or something is similar]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:58:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498606&title=nucal-scan#498606 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : and my sonographer told me straight...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498600&title=nucal-scan#498600 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 11:52am

and my sonographer told me straight after what my assessed risk was and they told me the range was 12 weeks to 13 weeks 6 days but people do seem to get told different things.. ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:52:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498600&title=nucal-scan#498600 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : for me I had a 1:600 risk at 30......the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498595&title=nucal-scan#498595 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 11:50am

for me I had a 1:600 risk at 30......the risk gets higher as soon as you turn 30. ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:50:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498595&title=nucal-scan#498595 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : Thanks for your replys. I&#039;ll...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498406&title=nucal-scan#498406 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 9:23am

Thanks for your replys. I'll keep my booking for 12w2d and hopefully they'll find something.
Does anyone know how I find what the risk is just based on age?]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:23:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498406&title=nucal-scan#498406 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : 12w2d will be fine, I went at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498379&title=nucal-scan#498379 Author: emz
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 9:09am

12w2d will be fine, I went at 11 weeks, 12 weeks and 13 weeks as they couldn't get the measurements and the first one (11w) the dates were slightly out so that's why I went earlier than I should have. Still didn't get the measurement cos Jack was in a weird position (no matter what we tried!) but got to see him 3 weeks in a row which was cool, and only paid for 1!]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:09:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498379&title=nucal-scan#498379 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : At 13wk3d I was too late for a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498332&title=nucal-scan#498332 Author: kriss
Subject: 21157
Posted: 24 September 2008 at 8:36am

At 13wk3d I was too late for a nuchal scan, but was considered low risk anyway. Just make sure to book before then! GL =]

Edited by kriss]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:36:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498332&title=nucal-scan#498332 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : the nuchal scan is pretty basic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498216&title=nucal-scan#498216 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 21157
Posted: 23 September 2008 at 10:41pm

the nuchal scan is pretty basic really. it measures the fluid at the base of the babys neck and they use that along with the mothers age to give a risk assessment of downs and trisonimy 13. the sonographer wont be able to tell you probably what the result is tho, but you may get them then anyway depending on who is doing the scan.

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:41:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498216&title=nucal-scan#498216 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : It may be, or it may not be, it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498213&title=nucal-scan#498213 Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 21157
Posted: 23 September 2008 at 10:37pm

It may be, or it may not be, it all depends on bubs. Blair was a 'smidge' too short when we went in for ours, so returned 10 days later to get it done - on the plus side we were only charged for one lot of scans, and we got to see bubs an extra time early on

*by smidge I'm talking millimetres]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:37:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498213&title=nucal-scan#498213 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : I&#039;m 30 and wasn&#039;t sent...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498169&title=nucal-scan#498169 Author: Danaj
Subject: 21157
Posted: 23 September 2008 at 9:45pm

I'm 30 and wasn't sent for one as the risks were low so i'm told.

I wouldn't stress too much about being 34 chick. Yes the risk is higher but still very low. I was told 12 weeks was fine for the scan by the tech I spoke to on the phone so i'm sure pre 13 weeks will be fine. ]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:45:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498169&title=nucal-scan#498169 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : With Spencer I wasn&#039;t sure...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498157&title=nucal-scan#498157 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 21157
Posted: 23 September 2008 at 9:34pm

With Spencer I wasn't sure of my dates and turned up at what i estimated to be 12 weeks but I was only 11 weeks and 4 days but they were still able to do the test, this time I had it at exactly 12 weeks.

Basically before the test you have a risk number....I think mine was 1in 700 (i'm 28) and then they do the measurement, go off and put it in a computer or do something not sure what and come back with your new number, which is then based on your age and the measurement. Mine changed from the 1- 700 to being 1-4200.
They go off after finishes checking everything else and they will let you know right away if it is looking like a high risk but will go off after the scan to get you the actual number. (or at least that was my experience of it, every scan place is probaby a little different)

Other things they check at that scan are just heart beat, size from head to bum and also head circumference and a few other bits but not much, obviously you can see if all limbs etc are there. The 18-20 week scan is a lot more indepth.]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:34:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498157&title=nucal-scan#498157 <![CDATA[Nucal Scan : I am having my nucal scan next...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498147&title=nucal-scan#498147 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 21157
Posted: 23 September 2008 at 9:28pm

I am having my nucal scan next week at 12w2d. My midwife said 12 weeks, but sonographer said 13 is best. Being worried about this pregnancy anyway, I didn't want to turn up at 13 weeks....superstitious lol

Anyway.....will 12w2d be ok? And what can I expect at the scan? I've already had 3 this pregnancy so seen the heartbeat and then the baby moving. I didn't have a nucal scan with my other 3 kids....infact I'd never heard of it until about a year ago!

While I'm there, will they tell me what range I'm in for the possibility of a downs baby. I have just turned 34 so quite worried.

And after typing this, I just realised I should've done a search for other threads! But will post this anyway.

TIA :)]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:28:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21157&PID=498147&title=nucal-scan#498147