Have the MaterniT21 test done to be positive before you worry to much. My quad screen came back normal with our daughter. She was born with Down syndrome. We did the MaterniT21 test with our son. It’s just a blood test.
You can hope they are false
Positives but that child can easily be loved regardless……. SMH
It’s possible that the baby won’t have it. The blood tests aren’t wrong, they just say there is a possibility of it happening. I wouldn’t worry too much. Wait until your fetal anatomy scan where they can see if anything is off
I was 18 and mine came back high risk. My son was born without downs syndrome x
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They told me this about twin b, we went for more testing and the end results were negative. We had lots of ultrasounds and both babies came out perfect. 
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Downs Syndrome has a very long life span AND can function like anyone else in regular schools. A girl with downs graduated from HS here in my small town and is on to college. She is smarter and more capable than most adults I know. Raise the baby as if they are no different bc truly they’re not - they can accomplish everything a “normal” person can
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After reading a lot these experiences, I only hope that women don’t choose abortion after these tests. I hope you get some comfort in these amazing stories and outpouring of support 
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my son is 18. when I was pregnant with him, they said down syndrome and spinal bifida, they suggested termination, well he has neither, he is a perfectly healthy young man
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Don’t worry, Yea for my granddaughter she is fine. And by the way my nephew is 31 and downs and perfectly great wouldn’t trade him. for the world
I didn’t have the test done that I remember but I was told.by my doc at the time that they aren’t always reliable. I know it’s hard not to stress but try not to. If you want all the testing done, go for it and then you can decide what you want to do. Don’t let the doctors or other people make you feel you have to do one thing or another. I hope everything works out for you and your family!
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I had positive screens for my last two children and I’m 35 my one daughter is now two and the other one is two months my daughter that is two years genetic tested positive for SMA1 which would mean that she would pass away with her first year of life and I still went through with the pregnancy because I had hope and she came out and she is perfectly fine and healthy and it was a false positive! I am a carrier for that gene though so I would give it to my daughters or children making them a carrier of SMA gene. My daughter I had currently who is two months old she came up with the marker for Turner’s Syndrome and that would just mean that she would have such short stature and she would not go through puberty and she would not be able to have children in the future but she came out as a false positive as well so I do not honestly believe the genetic testing‘s it has caused such grief and horrible pregnancies because you’re scared the entire time and everything turned out fine. I know that’s not everyone’s story and I feel for anybody that did get it actual positive result after birth to confirm. But for myself they were two false positives and it was absolutely horrendous I can’t believe that I had to go through the pregnancies with so much stress and crying and depression and feeling like I’m may lose my baby at any moment. They even asked me if I wanted to abort my babies and I refused. I also refused Amino to confirm positive results while pregnant because of risk of miscarriage. I went to 2x monthly dr visits and ultrasounds to keep babies. Went to weekly visits dr and ultrasound by 30 weeks. Plus side I got to see my baby weekly and hear they still showed no markers on ultrasound for either of those genetic disorders. I wish whoever the best of luck and have faith that this is all new testing available and can be inaccurate and geneticist tell you that during appt. Also I’d like to add that the last baby I had I got 3 genetic tests done to confirm 1st one came out as positive for Turners syndrome second one from another company came back as I wasn’t even pregnant no fetus to test?! Then one more test I got done and that one said no results so just saying the company’s I used were Natera and Billion to one. Then we did Billion to one a second time. (Yeah the one that said I wasn’t pregnant!) clearly I was she is almost 3 months old.
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I had the same results from the blood test, high risk. I had an amniocentesis done and that came back fine. My daughter is now 9 and healthy.
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I went thru this in 97. My daughter is very healthy. And is not Down-Syndrome positive. She is a Personal Banker and on her 2nd year of school to become a teacher.
Most of those test are wrong. Love it regardless
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I understand your concern, it is scary thinking about having to care for a child with special needs, but your baby is a blessing whether they have Downs Syndrome or not. If it were me, I personally would just do my research and find resources to help me care for a special needs child just in case. If your baby ends up not having DS, then you won’t need the resources but it’s always best to be prepared and just rest in the knowledge that no matter what the outcome, your child will be special and loved. I think the more knowledge you have about DS, the less worried you will be. Kids with DS are brilliant, kind, and amazing little humans.
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Children are God’s Gift . No matter what.
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Hope for the best, but regardless… you love your child anyway. Why stress? Stressing and worrying isn’t going to make it go away. Hope for the best, and deal with it as it comes. Stress only makes it worse. Just because you’re high risk doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. I was high risk for my son to have cystic fibrosis. He doesn’t have it.
My baby was perfect!
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You can get a high level ultrasound to see if your unborn baby had markers for downs. I did this because I wasn’t sure if at 19 I could handle being a mom of a disabled child. Turned out that the lab had inverted my weeks pregnant with my age. My kid did not have Downs. Instead she was Autistic. Turns out I made a pretty decent mom of a disabled child.
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Why? What’s wrong with down syndrome? They have an extra chromosome. So what? They can still function like “normal” people. My niece has DS she is the greatest kid in the world. Does she have more dr. Appointments then the average child absolutely but that doesn’t mean we don’t love her. We love her with all our hearts. Don’t stress. Obviously if baby does have Downs then God gave this baby to you because he knows you have it in you to love this child Regardless. To much stigma on disability. No matter what your gonna love this kid. Anyway at the end of the day they all turn into a toddlersauras. Wrong color cup? World is over. Don’t like the clothes they have on? World is over. Lol just embrace this child. He or she will love you and need you.
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So the test is a screen. You can get an Amnio to confirm the result of the screen. I suggest moving quicker than slower incase you wish to terminate the pregnancy and if where you live have gestational cut offs for medical termination.
It could be a false positive, it could be an actual positive but moving forward with testing will give you more insight.
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I had this happen with my first born at 24 and I accepted what god had in store for me. My baby is perfect. She is as normal as can be and beautiful. I was prepared and even if she had been a down syndrome baby, I know how smart and intelligent they are and gods gift. Accept it and eat and drink what your body craves that is what I did and everything no matter what, will be ok.
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I got the same from testing and then did do an amnio to confirm, which came back negative for down syndrome. However, he did have another chromosomal abnormality called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
I didn’t get the test with my older two, due to fear of a false positive. My mom had the test done with me (granted this was in '94) and it came out to be false positive. However I did with my third when we tested to find out the sex at 11ish weeks. Get additional testing, and even if it is a true positive, you have time to prepare and adjust. Good luck 
When I was pregnant with my daughter, they told me she would possibly have Down Syndrome. But she didn’t. She will be 3 on the 21st.
My sister was told my niece would have down syndrome. She is perfectly fine and very smart. Thriving woman in her late 20’s now.
At the risk of sounding cold, if you can’t handle a disabled kiddo, I know plenty of people who would wholeheartedly love to!
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I’m sure she can handle it…
It is only natural for a Mother to be concerned…when numbers run high…
And…totally acceptable to ask such a question❤
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My baby has Down syndrome and she’s literally one of the best things to happen to me. She made my life brighter when it was in a dark spot.
There’s a lot of bad stigmas when it comes to Down syndrome. It’s not the end of the world. It’s the beginning of something very amazing. Don’t be scared of a diagnosis. There’s tons of support group you could join to get more access to information about what Down Syndrome really is.
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My cousin did and her daughter came out completely fine they messed up with information that they use to determine the outcome in her case her birthday. I always choose not to have that test because the chance of the false postive was high. I figured God would give me what I could handle and left it there in his hands.
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I never had one because it didn’t matter to me. My child is my child, with or without any syndrome. Good luck momma!
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I was told that my numbers were too high and something could be wrong.
Twins! It was twins! It took 3-4 ultrasounds to see the other baby. 
Gods gotcha!
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Yes, with my first. They did the amniocentesis test and everything was fine. With my second, the screening came back with high risk for spina bifida. They did a few more ultrasounds and everything was fine.
I was 17 when I got pregnant with my first. This was 2000 at the time, my midwife asked me if I wanted that test among others done. I had to ask why, never crossed my mind. She explained alot won’t keep a baby high risk for down syndrome and will abort. I at 17 couldn’t believe what I heard, my husband stood by me and said no test like that. The baby is a blessing and it’s ours we will love no matter what. I now have 3 girls never did that test at all, why it never mattered. It shouldn’t to you either.
I did and had other issues as well. My son is 23 and perfectly fine. Hang in there momma
I had this happen with my oldest (whom is 24) was told by my Dr. I should have an abortion because I was to young to take care of a down syndrome baby, I told him to kiss my a## and never seen him. The nurse sent me 4 hours away to have a amniocentesis done. I got to the hospital and they asked if I was aware that having that test done it was a 50% chance of birth loss so I declined the test. The Dr did an ultrasound were they measure the bones, the spine, her toes and blood flow. The Dr said she showed no evidence of down syndrome. I have one picture that I took one day that she looks like she had down syndrome, and that’s the only one.
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I was told By my OB MD to abort my baby because my Alfa-feta-Protein (AKA the Down’s syndrome test) was low. He told me to abort her twice. I told him he was not God. And there are worse things than having a Downs Syndrome Baby. That was 32 years ago. My baby girl is a Mama herself. They don’t know. That test is not conclusive. It needs to be followed up with several other tests to verify that.
My question is would it make you feel less as a mother or is it just that you know nothing about down syndrome? Would you love your baby if it was born a micro preemie (like my daughter)? My daughter has severe health issues from being born to early 28weeks 5days. My niece has down syndrome and has no health issues at all and is always a happy bubbly girl. You dont know what God or whatever has in store for your baby. Just love that your pregnant and will have a beautiful baby at the end
They are the sweetest and most loving! Myself, I would love my child no matter what they have! God has a plan!! Stay strong!
I did go through the blood test and was told I was a high risk. I did not do the test on the baby. My reason for not doing that test was I did not care either way.
I was 40 when I had my girl, she has no down syndrome.
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it just means it can run in your family, not that the baby actually has it. there’s tons of things that can run in your family but doesn’t mean you have them. your mom
could have high blood pressure, meaning your risk of high blood pressure and you can never have blood pressure problems. it doesn’t actually mean the baby has it just that it’s in there somewhere. and there’s also tons of false readings. my dr wasn’t upset with me at all when i said i didn’t want to take the test, she was actually pleased with me. she said the readings come out wrong a lot of times and just cause stress on the pregnancy.
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With my baby girl my test came back for possible trisomy 18. After an amniocentesis and ultra sound, she did not have it. She is 11 years now
I did, they did the amnio and everything was fine 
It honestly shouldn’t matter. You should still love your baby regardless of the results. I opted out of taking the test with all 3 of my Kids.
I was 41 when I had my son he is fine make them take the test again
I refused any testing as I didn’t care if they had DS or not… I will always love my children no matter what. They are a gift from God
Yes and ours was perfectly fine! We opted not to do the amneosentesis because it was gona be whatever it was…and he’s now a healthy 6 year old! Hang in there💜
It’s just a screening test that only shows the chances of it happening. When I was pregnant with our first I was 34 but was going to be 35 when I delivered,so of course they threw every test at us. My screening did come back high risk so we went and had the test done where they measure the thickness of the neck. Our son was born very healthy and didn’t have it. We also went on to have 2 more sons who also don’t have it. Good luck!!
Down’s syndrome is not a death sentence! They are some of the most loving and beautiful people. Blessings
Just accept the child for what it is and love it
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I never had that test done…
Downs babies are literally angels on earth…
Good luck
Trust God he still working miracles
Not all positive tests mean you will have a Down syndrome baby. I’ve attached something for you to read.
My son was born with DS. Best piece of advice I got was that ITS OK to morn the child you always thought you would have. But let me tell ya something. He is 100% healthy and one of the happiest babies I’ve ever seen. I always tell him he’s one step closer to being a superhero than the rest of us. Love every chromosome. You got this mama!!
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Regardless your baby will be fine and healthy. Your baby is precious regardless if he ir she has down syndrome or doesn’t.
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The only advice that I can give you is to try not and stress about it. I didn’t get the test because it didn’t matter to me whether my baby had down syndrome or not. I just knew that I already loved her and would face anything I needed to when the time came. My baby was born with down syndrome and she has been such a wonderful blessing in my life. She has so much love. I couldn’t see my life without her now. Don’t let yourself worry. It will all be either way.
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I never did any of the genetic tests with my son even though I was 35. I went in the pregnancy open minded and it didn’t matter if he was normal, downs or other genetic issues he may have. My son was loved unconditionally from the very beginning no matter what and my husband was very supportive of everything. My son was born healthy and didn’t have downs or other genetic issues. He’s a thriving 4 year old boy that is very happy to be alive.
After reading your post i saw today’s scripture. Don’t stress God knows what you can handle. Plus, like a lot of other ladies said many of times these tests are wrong.
May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful!
Proverbs 23:25 NIV
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I’m 23 with 3 kids and another one on the way and I had the option to saying yes or no to this test. I said no every time and every one of my kids was born perfectly fine but even if they did have something like downs I wouldn’t have let that stop me from loving them just the same
I had the 20 week scan and they saw a soft marker in the heart which usually leads to DS. I had the blood test and it also came back for the gene. We are going to take it as it comes. If my son is born with Down Syndrome then we will handle it but nothing would change. I am still praying it is false but if it isn’t no big deal
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Mine came out like this and my baby was fine. The 2nd pregnancy I opted out of this test
I never took those tests with either of my children, as I have heard they are not accurate, and they cause unnecessary worry. But, always prepare yourself for the possibility.
My son was diagnosed with autism a few months ago (he is 2). But, we have known there were issues long before then. It is okay to mourn the child you thought you would have. It doesn’t mean you love your child any less.
My test came back 1:2 chance. Dr advised abort. Went for 2nd opinion and the new doc said baby is fine. I now have a beautiful 8 year old son who is perfectly healthy.
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I had a free-cell DNA blood test done which also came back high risk for down syndrome. I Googled and saw posts where they could be inaccurate, and I clung to that hope. I later met with a genetic counselor who told me those test results are 99% accurate. I went in for an amnio to confirm results, and my baby didn’t have a heartbeat. He did in fact have Down’s. Something I was unaware of was the heart defects associated with Down Symdrome. I highly recommend contacting your doctor if you are stressed/worried (who wouldn’t be?!), and they will connect you to many resources that will help you work through this. Best of luck to you. I’m so sorry you have to go through this. Do the tests, get answers, make decisions that are best for you and your family. Period.
I opted out of this test for this reason alone. I knew I’d love him regardless so it didn’t matter anyway. Just breathe. You’re going to love that baby no matter what.
I had genetic testing done the same way for my son. It came back positive for 4p deletion. Once the lady explained everything about it she ask me if I wanted to know the sex or if I was going to terminate my pregnancy. He showed no signs at any ultrasound of having it (we were both closely monitored) once he was born we were urged to have him tested…it was negative hes perfectly healthy. My MFM doctors told me those tests aren’t 100% accurate. Ending my pregnancy never crossed my mind because what they told me didn’t mean my baby wouldn’t be able to live a normal life
My sister had a positive result on my niece but it was wrong. You’re stressing but the second you physically see your baby, nothing matters bc that’s your whole world right there keep in mind, when you stress, baby stresses…don’t think about the negative, that’s your baby love
I think it’s okay to be worried. We had a marker for DS with our second and I was worried sick, depressed, and stressing about it all the time. I know it is hard not to but you don’t want to be stressing over something God has planned for you. Putting that stress on your baby won’t help anything. Tell yourself a baby is a blessing no matter what the situation is!!
My youngest had a higher risk for it. But he came out just fine.
I read an article about this a few years ago…it basically stated that an extremely high percentage of parents that are told that their baby is at high risk actually end up 100%…
I Did and had all the mark and everything he came out perfect no down syndrome
I’ve heard these test aren’t correct. If it is, it doesn’t matter.
Oh momma please feel free to pm me… this just happened to me… I’m here if you want to talk
That’s why I refused those tests!
Shouldnt have even went for the test. You have a higher chance of losing your child from the amniocentesis than you do your child actually having down syndrome.
And what does it matter if the child has downs…will that make you treat it differently?
Praying and trusting God is best medicine. God bless you with his strength and peace