New Pregnancy Test
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Topic: New Pregnancy Test
Posted By: MindyW
Subject: New Pregnancy Test
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 6:49pm
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Anyone see the news tonight on TV3? the new preg test that is already in Australia and coming to NZ in a few months. It apparently can tell the sex of an 8 week fetus..
What do you think about it? They are worried that it will increase the chances of abortions if the couple dont concieve the "right" sex. |
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 6:52pm
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Would be interesting to see how right they are. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Katep
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 6:53pm
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Did I hear that they cost $90? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 6:56pm
| Yup around that I think they said it was 90% accurate and cost $100, though I dont know if they mean $100 NZ or AUS |
Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 6:58pm
I was googling the same product when I was pregnant with Jackson (I was DYING to find out what sex he was!) And at the time this product was about $700 
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Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 7:02pm
| Who are they kidding? $700!!! my goodness, and what does a scan cost? |
Posted By: Chickaboo
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 7:30pm
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MindyW I was just thinking that - a scan is around $80 wouldn't you just get one of thpse done.
I can only see it benifiting those that have abnomalities in a certain sex. But yeah can see some people choosing their babies sex from it. B interesting if someone from here uses one and if its right. And to be honest if it was avaliable here I probably would be tempted to try it out.... although whatever 'it' was I won't be 'getting rid of' for prefered sex ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 9:35pm
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lol!!! Yep you can buy the test here for about $100. But its causing bit of an uproar re sex discrimination and woman potentially choosing to terminate if they dont get what they want.
I personally wouldnt pay the $100, but it would be interesting to see the accuracy. ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 9:39pm
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I think it would be cool to try but I do worry about how many people would use it to decide whether to continue the pregnancy. The fact that there's a 10% chance that they could actually be carrying the sex they want makes it even worse. -------------  
 
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 9:49pm
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 9:53pm
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What is the test? ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 9:59pm
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http://www.3news.co.nz/News/Health/Unborn-sex-test-outrages-Australian-doctors/tabid/372/articleID/103637/cat/59/Default.aspx - Linky -------------
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 10:03pm
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If available I would have used one (if it was a reasonable price as well) but for me it would have purely been a curiosity thing the same as finding out the sex at the 20 week scan.
I could see how it could be abused though and that is quite scary and  ------------- 
 
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 10:20pm
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Intriguing!
I definitely wouldn't pay that much! & I can see what they mean & agree with Charly it is a can of worms If I have another bubby I'm going for ignorance all the way  ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 9:03am
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Lol at the can or worms icon Charly!
Rianna - in Oz can you just walk in off the street and buy it at the chemist or something? I havent been able to view the link yet. ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: Aprilfools
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 9:20am
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Even though it works from 8 weeks I think it should only be made available on prescription from dr or midwife once you reach 12 weeks.
I'd buy it, or DH would most likely. I found the comment from one woman interviewed that she felt more in control finding out the sex a bit odd. When we found out we felt even more bonded and excited (although somewhat concerned he wouldn't have a name coz we couldn't think of anything) unless she meant more organised I thought that is the attitude of someone who would use the test to 'pick'. I do however know someone who never wants to have kids nor do her sisters because she's carrying a genetic abnormality that only effects males. Would be good for them I guess although for me I would imagine it too heartbreaking. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 10:36am
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I personally think that there are always going to be people the will use it for the wrong reasons but agree with April fools about the genetic screen based on sex- I feel the could be more aqurate with the scans etc but I guess you would have to wait too long for a scan.
Personally I would be happy with a boy or girl. All I want is a healthy bub(s)  ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com"> 
We've Waited for You Forever! |
Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 11:02am
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Well I would use it, wish it was around when I had a m/c at 12weeks would have loved to have know if it was a boy or girl.
I would never think to terminate over the sex of a baby & there will be a lot of people out there like me. People who terminate over that issue would not make good parents anyway. |
Posted By: My3Sons
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 11:11am
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Me too, it was a LONG wait til 20 weeks to find out lol! ------------- Mum to Mr 10, Mr 6 and Mr 4 
 
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cuppatea wrote:Posted By: Parki
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 11:21am
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Well if I EVER get UTD I am going to use it! I think it's an awesome idea! But that is because I am not the type of person who would ever terminate a pregnancy based on sex.
I agree with Aprilfools, I think it should be available from 12 weeks so that would lessen the chance of a termination being granted. I don't really think the 'type' of person who is so 'meh' (for lack of a better word) about their pregnancy would bother paying that much to find out if the sex if they were essentially planning on terminating? IMO? |
Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 12:21pm
I think its a neat idea  And I also agree that it should be available from 12 weeks and you should only be able to get it trough your doctor or midwife as they would be able to confirm your due date.-------------  
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 12:23pm
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I think I would use it simply for curiosity, but in saying that I wouldn't go ahead and purchase any gender specific clothes or anything until the 20 week scan anyway, it could be a very costly experience if it got it wrong. And I certainly wouldn't terminate based on sex of the baby but I do think there are people out there that would. As some others have said it should be available on prescription from a MW or Doc after 12 weeks. -------------  
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Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 12:42pm
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Hrmm - just how does it tell the sex? I don't get it...if the gender doesn't develop until 12 weeks or thereabouts, what does it test for that can determine if it's a boy or girl??
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Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 1:14pm
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OH & what if it twins, will it come back confused if there is one of each??
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Posted By: noodle
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 2:28pm
lol jazzy thats exactly what i thought! I wouldn't use it but thats purley because i dont want to know what any of my babies are till they are born....i know im a weirdo hahaha ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: sweetpea
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 3:16pm
| hmm bearing what Kate said how does it work then? |
Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 3:27pm
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Gender is actually determined at conception, but the genitals aren't formed until around 12 weeks+ ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
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Posted By: busyissy
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 3:46pm
| I've always knew what I was having by instinct. I may be wrong but don't most women have a pretty strong 'feeling', in my experience they tend to be right as well. It's interesting though. |
Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 4:22pm
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I was completely wrong, I was 95% I was having a boy and had even bought blue clothes, and almost fell off the table in shock when I was told girl at my 20 week scan.
I have no mother's intuition ------------- Two little girls under 2!
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 4:34pm
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Its a cool idea, but I personally would bother with it. I would just wait for my 20 week scan, the sex of the baby (to me )shouldnt matter, as long as they are healthy!
If this bubs comes out a boy, as long as he is healthy I dont care! ------------- |
Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 8:24am
If it's made so that you can only get it on script after 12 weeks, then what's another 8 weeks until the anatomy scan going to hurt?
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 10:06am
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personally , I would use it for curiousities sake, but id still be more interested in what the 20 week scan said...besides you get to SEE them at the 20 week scan , much more exciting imo
I think if its used for people who have hereditary conditions affecting one sex, thats a different story to those who go "oh we just wanted a boy , your not , apparently , even tho this test COULD be wrong , so we will terminate " Ive never cared what my babies were, as long as they were healthy , and since its so hard for some people to concieve I was just grateful to be pregnant at ALL ------------- 
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 10:34am
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But if you're wanting to use it because of hereditary conditions that can only be passed down through a specific sex, then using that test is a REALLY irresponsible way of "weeding out" the unwanted sex.
I think it's definitely got novelty value, but I think it's just a case of science crossing the line. -------------
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Posted By: sweetpea
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 10:59am
Thats what i realised after i posted. I do agree that it should be something that you can only get through a doctor or midwife. In the cases of thoses who mayterminate due to results isn't there councilling avaliable before they make that decsion. |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 12:49pm
I dont actually get what you mean .....do you mean the responsible thing would be to wait for your scan ? -------------
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 6:06pm
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sorry , hope that didnt come across as angry , or argumentative, really did mean I don't understand ...pregnancy ...brain...no function proper .... -------------
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 6:17pm
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bahahaha Kelly...
I don't think I quite got the right wording either. I meant that if you're using the test to rule out a (for example) female fetus because (again, for example) you have a very strong family line of breast cancer, then I feel it's the wrong way to go about it. Mainly because the test boasts it's only 90% effective, so you could be aborting an otherwise healthy fetus. I think if you are wanting to have a child, but not wanting a child that carries a defective gene, then there are other (yes, more expensive) options available (chromosomal testing + IUI/IVF) Anyway. I'm not wanting to cause debate. Just explaining what I meant -------------
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 9:26pm
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Ahhhh ! I get you now (brain very slow to function atm , sorry ! it wasnt your wording )
yeah , I agree, the more responsible thing to do would be to do the tests that are known to be 100% accurate, like amniocensitis etc ..they are , aren't they ? -------------
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Posted By: HoneybunsMa
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 10:45pm
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I think the idea of having the test available after 12 weeks is a good idea. I would be tempted to use it but only cos dp didn't want to know the sex and I kinda did but I wouldn't bank on it iykwim. I wanna know how it actually works it can't just be hormones surely? ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Andriea
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 6:07pm
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i to like the idea of being able to get it after 12 weeks on referal from midwife, dr etc. I'd like to be able to have it cause ive had the 20 week scans in the past where baby hasnt been in the right position for them to see the right *bits*. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: kiwikid
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 8:59pm
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Not sure how it works in NZ but a friend here in the UK discovered upon the birth of her first child that her and her husband combined had the genetic thingywotsits for a very serious medical condition that affected about 50% of their female children so when they decided they wanted another baby they had some tests done at 12weeks to find out the sex of the baby and if it was affected and while the baby was female it was clear of the genetic condition.
So there are ways to find out on medical grounds the baby's sex and if they have a genetic condition within the timeframe that allows for termination to be considered. I dont think this test has any place with such serious considerations, its more of a gimmick for people who want to jump the queue so to speak and of course opens it up for people to abuse it for sex selection. ------------- 
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