Moms of multiples - anyone do a CVS or amnio?

Andrea0429

I'm pregnant with twins and had my NT scan today.  One baby came back with increased risks for Downs and Trisomy and they were recommending an amnio for that baby.  Has anyone had an amnio or CVS on one twin?  I've read that there can be increased risks for both babies and wouldn't want to put both babies at risk.  TIA.

DebsPSUbride

Don't have advice, but wanted to say congrats again, and wish you so much luck for healthy babies.  Keep us posted.

NJLH

My NT came out with such high risk that they did a CVS on the spot (I was alone and not expecting it!). I dont remember the deal with increased risk but a lot of girls I know had it (my sister had it with her quads). U get to find out the sex really early on too. Good luck!

Andrea0429

NJLH:

My NT came out with such high risk that they did a CVS on the spot (I was alone and not expecting it!). I dont remember the deal with increased risk but a lot of girls I know had it (my sister had it with her quads). U get to find out the sex really early on too. Good luck!

How scary!  Did they test both babies or just one?  Good to know that it seemed okay with quads too.  Thanks.

 

Nygirl76

No experience with multiples, but I am wishing you and your babies the best!  Hang in there.

olsentobe

no experience with multiples but i did have an amino at 20 wks with DS. good luck to you and congrats on twins!

JAM2000

No experience with multiples but I had an amnio done. If you are going to do it, I would get the CVS done since it can be done earlier or else you'll drive yourself insane waiting another 8 weeks.

I know the risks can seem scary but please remember that this is what Maternal Fetal specialists do. This is their specialty. I was very nervous too but I remember my OB saying that MFM in Morristown had fantastic statistics for successful CVSs and Amnios.

 Best of luck to you.

NJLH

For me, they tested both, and on my sister, she had all 4 tested (she had to go to Philly to some multiples specialist....I went to Overlook). And all are fine! Best of luck to u!

nothingbuthappy

I didn't have multiples, but I did have an amnio with my son for a few reasons even though my NTS came back with great results.  I was reassured by my Ob, by my maternal/fetal medicine doctor and by my boss (a physician) that the risks are so low nowadays if you have it performed by someone who does it routinely.  The generalized risk ratio is one thing, but if it were measured specifically on someone who performs amnios on a daily basis it would be another number altogether.  I was still nervous, don't get me wrong, but felt much more at ease after talking to others who had it performed and speaking with my doctors.  The reassurance went a long way.  GL to you!

UsedToBeGoldie

what was your risk?  often the risk ration = something like 3% if you do the math that way, etc....

i did not do an amnio - even though my OB had to recommend - even he said he agreed with me to deny it... b/c of the double risk. 

Some people "need to know" ... we did not. If our child had a problem we would still have gone to term - so it didn't matter to us and was not worth the risk. 

It's a personal choice.  best of luck making it. it's not easy.

Mrs.OL

I had an amnio during my twin pregnancy.  I had gone for my 20 week u/s and they had concerns with Baby B's scan.  They suggested an amnio be done on both immediately because the issues were possibly genetic and Baby B's health could affect Baby A.  We had it done on the spot, so I had no time to think about anything.  It was uncomfortable, but something that needed to be done.  Unfortunately, we did lose baby B, but it was not due to the amnio.  Good luck on your decision.

Andrea0429

UsedToBeGoldie:

what was your risk?  often the risk ration = something like 3% if you do the math that way, etc....

i did not do an amnio - even though my OB had to recommend - even he said he agreed with me to deny it... b/c of the double risk. 

Some people "need to know" ... we did not. If our child had a problem we would still have gone to term - so it didn't matter to us and was not worth the risk. 

It's a personal choice.  best of luck making it. it's not easy.

It winds up being like 6% for downs and 4% for the other trisomies.  I'm leaning towards not testing since we feel the same, I'd still go to term with both of them.  As long as it wouldn't be harmful to either of the babies or myself.

Hearing all the feedback about using the right doctors and the lower risks.  Definitely something to think about...

Thanks all!

Reilly626

ConGRATS! My scan is this week upcoming. I am declining anything further if they recommend it. GL to you!

blairsgirl

They recommended we have one but we declined. Our NT scan did not show any increased risks but they also cautioned me it isn't as accurate in a multiples pregnancy. We decided not to take the additional risk. 

 Congratulations ad good luck to you.  

cookiemonster03

We did a CVS on both. Just be sure you go to an experienced MFM. Good luck!