Planning a Baby  Discussion Forum

Hi Arhcie,
wish you a very happy new year. Archie hope advait is doing fine. Are u in india or in US?
I am 13 weeks and 5 days. I guess I am done with MS. I don't have nausea that much. But I don't like to eat much in one go. I am eating small amount. Constipation is also ok. I feel little anxious, even if the MS is not there is everything ok? I know for most of them it goes away in the beginning of 2nd trimester, just curious. I have some blood tests during second week of jan. It is maternal serum screening. My doc left it to our decision, she also did mention that it is covered by insurance. What do u feel about this test? Is it a necessity? We just want to take this because we already signed for it. I know that test for down syndrome is necessity only for those who are above 35 or 40 years. But just thought to take the test. I guess they have a test for neural tubal defects included in this. Your comments are appreciated. Archie replied. Dear Smile,
I had this one in great detail written on October or November 2004 board and if you surf the board and go back you will find my post.

I would suggest to take this test. True that risk increases with women beyond 34 years but there are cases where mother-to-be is in her 20s and still face Downsyndrome. Yes this test will also rule out possibility of NTD (Neural Tube Defect).

Go ahead, good luck
Archie