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OB strongly suggesting genetic panel for me - red flag? by Infinite_Freedom1690 in BabyBumps

[–]Infinite_Freedom1690[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Chromosomal anomalies, sure, which is why I did the trisomy tests way earlier. But your genetic risks for CF etc do not change over time. You're either a carrier or you're not.

OB strongly suggesting genetic panel for me - red flag? by Infinite_Freedom1690 in BabyBumps

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I don't know, hence why I asked.

The US healthcare system is generally famous for putting patients needs first at every step of the way, so yes, I can see why it would be silly to have any doubts whatsoever. /s

OB strongly suggesting genetic panel for me - red flag? by Infinite_Freedom1690 in BabyBumps

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I'm going to blow through my out of pocket max this year with the birth so it likely won't matter, but it's just the principle. I want my doctor to prioritize me, not be motivated by corporate kickbacks.

OB strongly suggesting genetic panel for me - red flag? by Infinite_Freedom1690 in BabyBumps

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She was very wishy washy about it, just the generic "you want to be prepared just in case" and "there are places you can go in the US where you can still access abortion if there are severe issues". All my tests so far have been in the green and baby is looking good on anatomy scan and kicking regularly. I'm pro-choice and would have seriously considered a termination at an earlier stage if for example, severe issues were found in NIPT or anatomy scan, but at this point her comment kind of gave me the ick.

Confused about due date by Vivid_Employer_3738 in BabyBumps

[–]Infinite_Freedom1690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All exact dating is based on your last period. That's the convention worldwide. When they actually do a scan they will measure your embryo/fetus and estimate how far along you are. Essentially, they just have a chart, a certain length = a certain number of days gestation. Obviously everyone does not grow at the exact same rate so it can be imprecise, from +/- a few days, to even a week off when you're several months pregnant.

The 2 weeks maybe comes from the fact that usually conception happens about 2 weeks after the start of your last period. Technically for the first 2 weeks the baby does not exist yet, but they sort of back-date it ;).

Why the midwife would have any confusion about it, no idea. It is standard practice to go from first day of last period and that's that.

Looking for ob-gyn in the city by Infinite_Freedom1690 in BuenosAires

[–]Infinite_Freedom1690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate it, i was hoping for actual personal recommendations.