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21 weeks pregnant HELP!! Heart defect?
AnonymousGuest ·
Hi mamas and soon-to-be mamas!! I had my 21-week scan last week and they said everything was fine, weight etc. But the gynecologist noticed something with the baby's heart. She couldn't see it clearly and mentioned something about a heart defect, and that they'd send us on for peace of mind. But she said not to worry. We'd already done a syndrome test—not a NIPT—but the result was positive. The appointment isn't for another 3 weeks, and I'm already worried. Are there any mamas here with experience? We're having a boy, and it doesn't matter to us as long as he's healthy. Thank you!!
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Anonymous Guest #2
You can't just wait until the detailed ultrasound. They can see and test a lot, but not everything.
With my daughter, they thought on the ultrasound that something in her brain wasn't developing well enough at the 20-week scan, but at the second ultrasound a week later, everything turned out to be fine and she was declared healthy, as far as could be assessed, of course. Now she's 9 months old and developing well.
The downside of all these tests is that they sometimes worry you unnecessarily because there's a margin of error.
On the other hand, it does mean you're prepared or can make other choices if something really is wrong.
Strength -
Anonymous Guest #3
Then it's indeed waiting and hoping that everything goes well. Thank you!! -
Brennieama #4
Can't you ask if you can come in earlier because you're so worried?
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