New OB doesn't offer NT scans - WWYD?

[vtcnicely]

So went for my first apt yesterday and found out that my new OB doesn't do NT scans and instead just does the blood draw quad screen test.  With DS I had both and honestly I like to have as much information as I can knowing neither of the tests are diagnostic and just give probabilities.

So - if you were me and have your first ultrasound next week (9 weeks) would you request that to DR give you a referral to a perinatologist or hospital that does those the NT ultrasound more regularly?

[abvintage]

Hmmm. I might get the screening the doctor's office offers and then if the results are less than desirable get a referral.

Also, you should ask them about the Harmony/MaterniT21/etc testing.

[flippinchica]

My OB sends her patients to a perinatologist for all the NT scans so I would say it is worth asking at your next appointment.

[econmarie]

I skipped those tests and the NT scan last time, and I am this time as well. The followup for both is the 20 week ultrasound which I will have.

[cheesypeas]

The quad screening test and no NT scan is what my OB does too. Since I've never done the NT scan in the past, it's not a big issue to me personally but since it sounds like you would feel far more comfortable with the scan, I think it makes sense for you to ask.

[aelias]

For me, deciding which tests to take or opt out of is based on 1) my family history and risk factors, and 2) my comfort level. We've decided to go with minimal testing because, for now, mine is by all appearances a low risk pregnancy, and the results of a NT scan wouldn't change anything about how I'd proceed with the pregnancy. I feel comfortable assuming everything is ok until I have reason to believe otherwise.

But, if it's stressing you out and you want the information, by all means find a doctor who will do that. I think this goes to the broader issue of a getting a provider that's on the same page with you philosophically on these issues.

FXed for good test results!

[yogisews]

My OB worth my last pregnancy only did the 20 week scan. They didn't offer NT scans. We did the quad screen bloodwork instead.

I was actually surprised my this current ob makes the nt scan part of the normal 12 appointment as well as makes the panorama test part of that visit too. When they asked me what testing I wanted, I just assumed that it would be the quad screen, it turns out that isn't even offered there.

[abvintage]

Jan 20, 2015 13:08:37 GMT -5 yogisews said:

My OB worth my last pregnancy only did the 20 week scan. They didn't offer NT scans. We did the quad screen bloodwork instead.

I was actually surprised my this current ob makes the nt scan part of the normal 12 appointment as well as makes the panorama test part of that visit too. When they asked me what testing I wanted, I just assumed that it would be the quad screen, it turns out that isn't even offered there.

I am so happy for people who are getting the Panorama/Harmony/MaterniT21 since you get to find out definitively what the sex of the baby is. I have a friend who was told boy, at 6 months found out is was a girl instead. What a hassle.

[yogisews]

Jan 20, 2015 13:14:36 GMT -5 abvintage said:

Jan 20, 2015 13:08:37 GMT -5 yogisews said:

My OB worth my last pregnancy only did the 20 week scan. They didn't offer NT scans. We did the quad screen bloodwork instead.

I was actually surprised my this current ob makes the nt scan part of the normal 12 appointment as well as makes the panorama test part of that visit too. When they asked me what testing I wanted, I just assumed that it would be the quad screen, it turns out that isn't even offered there.

I am so happy for people who are getting the Panorama/Harmony/MaterniT21 since you get to find out definitively what the sex of the baby is. I have a friend who was told boy, at 6 months found out is was a girl instead. What a hassle.

When they told me it was their norm to do the panorama (only $25) I was actually kind of disappointed. I loved how DH and I found out last time (we had the tech show us the area and we guessed). It took a couple weeks getting used to not finding out by an ultrasound. Now we are going to pick up the results from the doctor and do a little reveal with my family since they all live so close to us and are possibly more excited to find out than we are! Plus I will know right around my birthday so it will be a really nice birthday present!

Sorry to thread jack!

[aelias]

Jan 20, 2015 13:14:36 GMT -5 abvintage said:

Jan 20, 2015 13:08:37 GMT -5 yogisews said:

My OB worth my last pregnancy only did the 20 week scan. They didn't offer NT scans. We did the quad screen bloodwork instead.

I was actually surprised my this current ob makes the nt scan part of the normal 12 appointment as well as makes the panorama test part of that visit too. When they asked me what testing I wanted, I just assumed that it would be the quad screen, it turns out that isn't even offered there.

I am so happy for people who are getting the Panorama/Harmony/MaterniT21 since you get to find out definitively what the sex of the baby is. I have a friend who was told boy, at 6 months found out is was a girl instead. What a hassle.

Oh man, getting it wrong would piss me off.  Once we found out at our ultrasound, we picked a name and started referring to the baby by name, which really helped with bonding and making it "feel real" to me.  Finding out, at birth, that it's the other sex and we'd been calling it the wrong name all along?  That would sort of mess with my head.

[lindy]

I prefer the NT over the quad so I would ask about getting the NT elsewhere and see what they say.

[kingbaby]

I also had a friend who was told the wrong sex. Since she's super girly everything was pink & frills. Surprise boy was born. It was a real scramble for them since everything was gendered & lots monogrammed.
I'm AMA so I get ALL THE TESTS!

[thesportsgal]

My doctor sends the NT scan order to the hospital and we went there for the NT scan. If you want the test done, I would ask if she needs to send the order somewhere or if not, where you should go. I know you know this, but don't forget about the time frame. They lost the order for my last one and they were barely able to do it when I finally got in at 14W3D .

[RandomName]

In my province the NT is not routinely offered. Instead everyone does the blood and quad screen unless you opt out. Here, If you want the NT you have to pay out of pocket and find a private clinic that will do it. So, to answer your question: I would do the test that is offered by your OB and go from there once you get your results.