i had the triple test when i got pregnant at 42. my risk was 1 in 17 so it was extremely high. i was offered amnioscentesis the next day but as you have to wait 3 weeks for the results i opted for a chorionic villus test which only takes 1 day for the results to come back. both tests carry a small risk of miscarriage so you have to decide whether you would consider termination if there was anything wrong with your baby. my consultant said if you're not prepared to consider a termination then dont have any of the tests. the chorionic villus test is where they take a sample of tissue from your placenta instead of the amniotic fluid, same procedure though, needle into your womb. because of other problems i also had 2 amnioscentesis tests later in my pregnancy and was due to have another one the week i had my daughter. the tests aren't very nice but they were necessary for me to check on the health of my baby, luckily she is perfect and now 8 years old. its a really scary time so give your daughter my best wishes, i know exactly how she feels.
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