What is the Nuchal Translucency? | Genetic Counselor Explains

[@patriciaburger8138]

Your posting was the most concise, helpful, and informative I have read regarding NT. My daughter in law is currently dealing with getting a high NT value during her pregnancy and I want to understand the situation without asking her too many questions during this stressful time. I greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge on this subject.

[@allaylife]

Thank you for sharing this feedback. I will be keeping your family in my thoughts during this stressful time. I wanted to share this post I wrote that you or your family may find helpful - allay-life.com/coping-after-unexpected-news/

[@MaftunaRajabboyeva-hi1ke]

Sorry could you answer My friend is pregnant 12 weeks and her NT 7.7 is it bad? What should she do?

[@allaylife]

I would suggest your friend speak to a genetic counselor about this result further. There are different prenatal genetic tests that provide additional information about what this result may mean. I offer 1-on-1 virtual genetic counseling appointments if your friend doesn’t have access to a genetic counselor - allay-life.com/get-in-touch/

[@deepathangavelu4018]

Hi, I got high NT value of about 5.5 mm as of 14 weeks and day 2. I got low risks in double marker tests. My gynaec suggested to go for amniocentesis. Are there chances of low risks in amniocentesis given the double marker is low?

[@allaylife]

The double marker test only screens for 2-3 chromosome conditions, whereas the amniocentesis can test for many more conditions. An increased NT can be associated with other conditions that the double marker test did not screen for. Having a low risk double marker test decreases the risk for a fetus to have the specific conditions the test screened for, but the double marker test is not 100% accurate.

[@brahimihouda3826]

I have NT 2.2 mm at 11 weeks and 3days but screening results shows 1in 330 , I am waiting results of NIPT now , it is very tough to wait with doubt knowing that I am 36 years and will turn 37 when I give birth ,

[@allaylife]

Waiting for test results can be very hard. Hoping everything turns out as you hope for this pregnancy.

[@شوشوشوشو-ف2ط]

Did your wife give birth to a healthy baby? I have the same measurements. I had a blood test and am waiting for the results

[@brahimihouda3826]

@@allaylifethanks god I received the NIPT result , it shows very low risk and also was able to determine the sex of the baby

[@AnamKhan-xg7eh]

My baby has 6mm nuchal thickness in his 22 weeks of ultrasound and i did NIPT test got all the results negative but i got one more ultrasound in week 30 and nuchal thickness is still 6mm what should i do now ? do i need to talk to Fetal maternity and get amniocentesis or should stay calm because NIPT test was negative and everything else in ultrasound is fine just the thickness is still the same ? i’m really worried

[@allaylife]

This video is specific to increased nuchal translucency in the first trimester. Thickened nuchal fold in the second trimester is typically defined as a measurement equal to or greater than 6.0mm between 15-20 weeks gestation. This finding (if seen in isolation meaning no other abnormal ultrasound findings) can be associated with Down syndrome (trisomy 21) but NIPT typically has a 99% detection rate for that condition. Some people feel they need an amnio to confirm their negative NIPT results but others feel ok without amino. There is not any consistent data or research on the meaning of a thickened nuchal fold later in gestation (after 20 weeks).