tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post3203430062293098647..comments2021-09-13T06:32:20.612-07:00Comments on The Chickadee Tweet: Why I Won't Be Doing Prenatal ScreeningMisty Pratthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04107274364128577601noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post-32045731263138477032012-06-18T17:26:31.359-07:002012-06-18T17:26:31.359-07:00The other problem with these tests is the high rat...The other problem with these tests is the high rate of false positives. I had the NT screening, which raised my risk to 1 in 50. After the first blood test, my risk was raised to 10%. After the final blood test, my risk was lowered to 0.4%!! As a first time mom, I was starting to get very worried after the risk jumped from 2% to 10%, when I didn't need to worry at all. Why give results out if there can be such a huge swing in the final outcome? <br /><br />StephanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post-42772556304162966492012-04-04T05:31:49.024-07:002012-04-04T05:31:49.024-07:00Yes, there are many amazing MDs out there who DO l...Yes, there are many amazing MDs out there who DO listen well and involve their patients. However, in my work as a researcher, I know that the majority of healthcare practitioners do not practice shared decision making (even when they think they do!!)Misty Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107274364128577601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post-83949723409329092022012-04-04T05:30:30.586-07:002012-04-04T05:30:30.586-07:00That's a really good point Maranda - had no id...That's a really good point Maranda - had no idea the wait times were so long. I'll bring this up with clients who are worrying about whether or not to do the screeningMisty Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107274364128577601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post-18615203143076196862012-04-04T05:29:21.812-07:002012-04-04T05:29:21.812-07:00Hey Diana! That's a really good question - I&#...Hey Diana! That's a really good question - I'd have to do some research on the topic. It could be true that certain birth defects/conditions are more common in twins. <br /><br />But it sounds like if you wouldn't do amnio or abort, then there would be no reason to do the testing. Even if you get a positive result, it's likely you'd end up giving birth to 2 healthy babiesMisty Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107274364128577601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post-39859352889655873922012-04-04T03:31:05.069-07:002012-04-04T03:31:05.069-07:00I declined the screening with my last child, havin...I declined the screening with my last child, having experienced all of the stress the first couple of times round. The doctor wasn't pleased (high-risk pregnancy, no midwives with privileges at our hospital and home birth not an option), however, I pointed out that the results of the test wouldn't change anything for me. I would refuse amnio, I was having an ultrasound anyway, and in the end I wanted my baby. The lack of stress and worry during that pregnancy was wonderful!<br /><br />I think the key is "informed choice". Sometimes MDs don't appreciate it when you're informed. Just my personal observation.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450443439870553260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post-89666898350986353072012-04-03T19:14:33.214-07:002012-04-03T19:14:33.214-07:00I declined the screening with all four of my child...I declined the screening with all four of my children. I personally wouldn't abort so I didn't see the point in causing myself any unnecessary stress over a potential 'positive' screen result. I personally would rather enjoy my pregnancy and have to deal with the unlikely chance of having a disabled child than go through the invasiveness of screening, amnio, etc. for information that may or may not be accurate.<br /><br />Also at the time I had my second son my midwife pointed out that with the wait times for an amnio where we lived, plus the waiting for the report to go back to your practitioner, etc. that it was unlikely we'd have all the information before the abortion cut off at most clinics anyways. So even if that is something the patient would consider, it's not even always a viable option.Marandahttp://www.momicon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post-75538066241604352952012-04-03T18:16:33.822-07:002012-04-03T18:16:33.822-07:00We are currently talking about this! We turned it ...We are currently talking about this! We turned it down with our daughter but have been really pushed to do it this time with the twins. I'm not at all wanting to, but I wonder if it's better or needed with a multiple pregnancy? I haven't had a chance to ask the Dr since thinking it over more, but since we wouldn't do an amnio or abort (or anything) I can't see the point. Any ideas if there is a reason to do it with more than one?Diana Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124299974517412267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post-22369470247720935252012-04-03T16:54:30.028-07:002012-04-03T16:54:30.028-07:00Thanks Alicia - it's good to know I'm not ...Thanks Alicia - it's good to know I'm not alone in my choices!Misty Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107274364128577601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post-46548092270071873412012-04-03T16:53:53.051-07:002012-04-03T16:53:53.051-07:00Yes, Rebecca, things feel a lot clearer this time ...Yes, Rebecca, things feel a lot clearer this time around :) The first pregnancy is definitely a big lesson!Misty Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107274364128577601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post-52752424333648054472012-04-03T12:43:46.102-07:002012-04-03T12:43:46.102-07:00I didn't do screening for either pregnancy eit...I didn't do screening for either pregnancy either. All of my friends have got it and think I'm weird for not wanting to know if my baby will have a disability. I just always knew that I would deal with whatever I was faced with and the test wouldn't change things. I also believe that it goes along with my general way of life to let nature take it's course.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11565759832834480920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965601305215793834.post-76917672619510493082012-04-03T12:19:49.541-07:002012-04-03T12:19:49.541-07:00I didn't do screening for either pregnancy. It...I didn't do screening for either pregnancy. It was offered, I got the pamphlet and flat out asked 'why would I want to do it?'. There was no solid answer that could convince me. So I opted out. At the time, opting out was apparently the strange thing to do (6 years ago) because like you said, it was implied that it was just done. <br /><br />I have/had no regrets. Aren't things so much clearer the second time? ;)Rebeccahttp://www.bitofmomsense.comnoreply@blogger.com