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Hey there....im 33 and 13wks pregnant...I had my NT scan last week, the ultrasound came back clear, giving me a ratio of 1:927 chance of downs, and when i got my bloods back, it went to 1:47. I was told that downs kids blood proteins are usually a certain level, HOWEVER, many women can have this level normally - so its not necessarily bad news if the bloods are what causes the high risk category. I went on to have a CVS last Friday. The CVS involved taking it from placenta, not the amnio fluid which you cant do until ]16wks. My OB/GYN told me that I would expect cramping, and possible bleeding (especially if i was prone to spotting in 1st Tri) and that the chance of miscarriage was 1%, which is very small and is usually caused by infection or bleeding(which all the medical literature confirms)They will use a ultrasound to guide the needle and several antiseptic measures to reduce this risk as much as possible. The greatest risk of miscarriage is in the first 24 hours, and then it is within the week. I went in, and even though it hurt, it was quick(they give a local on your tummy, but its an internal pain like a labour pain when its collecting the sample). I had mild cramping and a really bruised/sore feeling stomach for 24-48 hours and then i felt better..and I received the results 2 days later - a 100% guarantee no downs. And the bonus....i got to find out im having a little girl!! They also perform a multitude of other tests including cystic fibrosis, haemophilia, and the other chromosonal abnormalities. Hope this helps! Wish you all the best!!

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