Risky Pregnancy at 35 up

[intrigue]

I had an amnio and it was perfectly fine. The fear of the procedure was the horrible thing - the actual procedure was not a problem.

 

[fridayma]

Late Pregnancy

Hi Intrigue, comfortable to hear that! Thanks!

 

[Chy]

I turned 35 in Feb and have just given birth to my first born son 6 weeks ago. My doctor did advise me to take the amnio test even after getting back a good result from the neck measurement. The doc said I will be 35 when I give birth so the risk is there. I didn't end up getting the amnio as I didn't see the point if my first neck measurement result came back good, I would if it was comparatively risky just to confirm. It's ultimately up to you and to how you feel about the whole thing, I do agree that the statistics are exactly that, so whatever decision gives you a peace of mind I suppose. I'm also considering a second child in three years time and don't think I will consider getting amnio then. Good luck to you! :wink:

 

[aliya]

Hi there!
When i was pregnant with my baby i was 34 and 1/2 and the doctor did the scan (normal but not perfect enough for him to say 'nothin else needs to be done'), and recommended a blood test which came negative so no amnio. However, he said that the test has a 15% of showing a false positive so if it's positive they do an amnio to be sure. i suggest get the blood test and if its negative you need go no further.

 

[fridayma]

Late Pregnancy

Hi Chy and Parkviewmom, thanks for sharing your thoughts with me! I remember my doc has advised me that as the Amnio test gives a higher accuracy (about 90%) on down's syndrome, it is not nesscessary to do the blood test, which gives only about 70% accuracy. So that's why go for the Amnio test...

 

[fridayma]

The result of my Amnio Test

Hello all, I'm happy to tell you all that my baby is concluded growing healthy and well after the Amnio Test. I feel I've just passed through an exam!!!:groupwave:

 

[helywong]

hello all,

I just read all your conversations. Happy for fridayma as the test was successful.

btw, I am interesting to know how to get conceive more easily if your partner has low sperm count. It just means the possibility of getting pregnant is more difficult than other couples. I am 34 and my partner is 36. We are planning to get marry next year and we would like to have our baby after marriage as i am already 34. The older I am, the more risk to take for bearing baby.
We want to know if there are any natural ways to have a baby instead of going for IVF or other advanced technology.

any suggestions would be appreciated.

thanks:sperm: