OBGYN Explains Genetic Screening Tests for Pregnancy: Pros/Cons, Sex reveal, Cost, & more!

Genetic Screening in Pregnancy, specifically “Aneuploidy Screening”
0:00 Intro
0:47 Aneuploidy screening
05:43 Who can get genetic screening in pregnancy?
07:24 Cell free DNA (the one that tells you fetal sex!)
08:45 First trimester screening (blood hormones + US)
10:31 Quad Screen
11:12 Can I do more than 1 genetic screening test?
11:48 How much does the genetic screening test cost?
12:57 Do I have to get genetic screening?
15:12 Genetic screening in twin pregnancies
16:34 IVF, PGT, and genetic screening
16:49 Controversy? Other genetic diseases
19:00 Can I get genetic screening later in pregnancy?
19:30 Cell free DNA and maternal weight
20:26 Individuals who are NOT candidates for cell free DNA (organ transplant recipients, those with vanishing twin pregnancy)
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[@keisharenee1898]

Im 36 years old, pregnant 15weeks now , this is pregnancy after 9years . When i was 12 weeks done my first ultrasound and my doctor seen my NT 2.6 with nasal bone and no sign triscupid. He suggest to do NIPT . I did and the result is high risk for Down syndrome. 😢 😢😢 Just yesterday i did amniocentesis, praying for good result... I need prayers for my baby boy

[@YAH77723]

You will have no down syndrome baby in the name of JESUS CHRIST. Never take what man says .JESUS CHRIST Has the last say

[@vitnis11]

Thank you for thinking about the soul of your baby ❤

[@brahimihouda3826]

I hope that every thing went well for you , it has been found 2.2 NT and 1/230 risk of down syndrome I have conducted NIPT test and I am waiting for the results ,

[@brahimihouda3826]

@keisharenee1898 what was the result , I hope you and your baby are okey

[@darakhshankhan18]

Can you share your results and how is your baby now

[@kylemahoney5367]

Loved all the shout-outs to genetic counselors, great and informative video, thank you!

[@rebekahrobinson797]

This video was incredibly helpful!! It was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so for providing this great information! 💕

[@neysabuffy]

This was great! Will you be doing one about the diagnostic tests (CVS and amniocentesis)? Would love to know more about those, pros & cons, how to pick one over the other, etc.

[@emaweb88]

Without family hx, I didn't initially opt for these tests with my firstborn, but bi-lateral pleural effusion discovered during a third trimester scan did ultimately take me there to r/o downs, etc. We are lucky to have such a wide array of tests available to pregnant mamas.

[@RAKL1984]

Very informative video. Today I received results from my cfDNA test and I was curious on how accurate is the fetus gender prediction. I am also waiting for the results from CVS test because we both are SMA silent carriers. Thank you!

[@MissSmurfey]

To my fellow Canadians, the NIPT test is covered under our healthcare if you meet certain criteria. I am 40 and found out i meet the age criteria. Many physicians are not aware of this. I had to inform my family doctor to fill out a specifoc requisition from the prenatal screening of Ontario website.

[@anncannaday3760]

What lab companies will give you the cash price discount?

[@katborghi9446]

Is doing both an NIPT and Nuchal Translucency counterproductive since they have differing levels of reliability? I'm not sure I understood that point.

[@dr.martaperez]

The NT can add data about anomalies not related to genetic abnormalities so is definitely ok to do both and some doctors do recommend that

[@katborghi9446]

@@dr.martaperez thanks so much for the quick reply!

[@byunniq9060]

I will be 5months next week. I took a blood test to check the gender and i have a couple abnormalities on my screening. They want me to meet a genetic counselor and im terrified. This would be my first kid at 33. Im so scared ive been crying all day. I cant wait 3days to get more info😭

[@brookefern2626]

How did the testing go? I’m 31 and got abnormalities on my screening. Haven’t had testing but I’m scared.

[@nancylacroix7603]

Hello 👋 Is it dangerous or at risk ❓️ Be I am 46 and it's my first baby, the appointment is for next week.

[@byunniq9060]

Def high risk

[@derfelkardan7369]

Maybe she was asking if doing any of these tests can be dangerous or cause any risk to her or her baby? The NIPT is just drawing a little bit of blood from the arm, so no risk at all… ultrasounds also have no risks, of course… amniocentesis has risks and they’re always informed to the patients

[@klove8262]

I had my second baby at 36y/o we did not have any abnormalities should we take it again we are trying again now and I’m 40.

[@MissSmurfey]

I just turned 40 and had a miscarriage last week 🥺 it was my 1st pregnancy and took 6 months to conceive. I hope to be blessed to conceieve again soon 🌈🙏 all the best 💜 Also, in Canada the NIPT test is covered under our healthcare if you meet certain criteria. Age is one of them (40 and older). Not many physicians are aware. They need to fill out a special requisition that can be found on the prenatal screening of Ontario website.

[@klove8262]

@@MissSmurfey hi Sarah I am so sorry for your loss. My husband and I had a miscarriage Nov12 of this year and it’s totally debilitating but each day we are healing with one another and taking it a day at a time sometimes seconds at a time. Good luck to you on your journey

[@MissSmurfey]

@@klove8262 im sorry for your loss too 😔 sending you lots of baby dust ✨️❤️

[@YAH77723]

No

[@Johnsmith-yv8tx]

Still until now I have not gotten a CLEAR answer to what can tell you the gender of the baby!!???? you just indicate a general comments, what does tell you it is male or female?? I am a details and root-cause kind of person,,, what do you see and say "oh it is a boy because ,,,,,,,'

[@Liv-xw4tp]

The cell free DNA test is looking directly at the chromosomes so it can identify if the baby's sex chromosomes are XX (girl) or XY (boy)

[@mikejohnson2173]

Pro Life Is Not Anti-Choice. Choices always involve sacrifice of some sort. Abortion requires the sacrifice of life while pro-life options require a sacrifice of self. Although it’s often difficult, the sacrifice of self allows life to flourish. Abstinence, adoption, responsibility and sex education all offer ways to increase life rather than take it away. What will you choose today?

[@michaelh.7944]

shut up, mike. unless you're the one making the sacrifice.

[@tigolbiddys-wg6si]

How about we support pregnant people and their choices, how about that sacrifice of self mike?