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Hi everyone, just had my 12weeks scan at 13weeks and NT was 2.6mm and everything else was fine on the scan. The NHS combined screening showed high risk of DS of 1 in 88 chance , currently waiting on NIPT . Super anxious and stressed anyone honte through similar situation please.

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Hey, just wanted to give you some reassurance during this horrible stressful time. We were given high risk DS, 1 in 50 due to high NT measurement. We had a horrible 2 week wait for NIPT results, luckily we were given low risk. We still had a rocky time with other things but I had a healthy baby born. She is nearly 7 months and excelling.

I was told by many midwives that they hate the combined screening as it not very accurate. It’s a cheap way to screen babies and to filter who need a NIPT.

I would research for hours looking for positive stories. Take time for yourself, lean on your close family/friends for support and I really hope everything goes well for your family.

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