High NT fluid reading at 13weeks scan

Has anyone had a high reading for the NT fluid in their first trimester scan, and gone on to have diagnostic screening (CVS)?

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Hey,
We did with our first baby, it was measuring 6.1mm at the 12 week scan. We had a CVS done at 14 weeks and it came back clear. In the mean time we did the NIPT test as well, which came back 1/33 for downs.
He was born last August with no mendicant complications or issues. He’s a thriving 1 year old now!
You don’t have to do any additional testing, but it’s purely up to you if you want to know for sure what you could be dealing with x

Yes. NIPT will give you more clarity. I had CSV done too.

Hi! We did and had NIPT first, which came back low risk so wasn’t offered CVS. We are now almost 37 weeks pregnant and had many in depth scans and we still can’t find a reason for the high NT! X

Hey, I had a NIPT as NT fluid was measuring just over, came back low risk & have had further scans such as heart (everything was all good & was discharged) & 20 week scan where the NT was normal again…apparently the readings change quite frequently! X

Yes I had a CVS after a high NT with my first baby. Happy for you to message me if you have any questions.

I’ve also had CVS and amniocentesis so happy to chat if you have any questions :)

Yes had mine yesterday at 13+ 3 days with 2.8mm is it normal, waiting for blood results

I also had an NT measurement of 2.8mm and combined with blood tests came back high-risk of Downs 1/99. Currently waiting on the NIPT results.

For any of you that had CVS how long did the results take? We were told 3 days (we had it done Thursday early morning) and we were expecting them today as that’s what the consultant said but the clinic said no results yet! It’s very frustrating!! 😞

@Jade can i ask.. how did everything turn out? Your baby was born about two months ago? I am going through the same scenario now and trying to determine whether to do cvs or just wait

my Little boy is three months this Friday and absolutely perfect! A high NT can mean nothing, so stay positive and please message if you have any more questions x

can you remember how high your NT was? x

yes it was 3.9mm x

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