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Hi everyone,

I’m currently 20 weeks pregnant and our anatomy scan showed an isolated EIF (echogenic intracardiac focus) in the left ventricle. Other than that, the scan was normal.

We had low-risk prenatal screening earlier in pregnancy, and I’m now considering additional testing because I’m feeling quite anxious about the possibility of Down syndrome.

Has anyone here had:

• An isolated EIF in the left ventricle
• A low-risk EFTs /NIPT result (or other low-risk screening)
• No other soft markers or structural abnormalities

But their baby was still born with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)?

I’d also appreciate hearing from anyone in Ontario, Canada. If you had an isolated EIF and wanted an amniocentesis mainly for reassurance, was it difficult to get a referral or recommendation from your doctor, genetic counsellor, or MFM specialist?

Thank you. I’m feeling quite anxious and would really appreciate hearing about others’ experiences.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently 20 weeks pregnant and our anatomy scan showed an isolated EIF (echogenic intracardiac focus) in the left ventricle. Other than that, the scan was normal.

We had low-risk prenatal screening earlier in pregnancy, and I’m now considering additional testing because I’m feeling quite anxious about the possibility of Down syndrome.

Has anyone here had:

• An isolated EIF in the left ventricle
• A low-risk EFTs /NIPT result (or other low-risk screening)
• No other soft markers or structural abnormalities

But their baby was still born with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)?

I’d also appreciate hearing from anyone in Ontario, Canada. If you had an isolated EIF and wanted an amniocentesis mainly for reassurance, was it difficult to get a referral or recommendation from your doctor, genetic counsellor, or MFM specialist?

Thank you. I’m feeling quite anxious and would really appreciate hearing about others’ experiences.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently 20 weeks pregnant and our anatomy scan showed an isolated EIF (echogenic intracardiac focus) in the left ventricle. Other than that, the scan was normal.

We had low-risk prenatal screening earlier in pregnancy, and I’m now considering additional testing because I’m feeling quite anxious about the possibility of Down syndrome.

Has anyone here had:

• An isolated EIF in the left ventricle
• A low-risk EFTs /NIPT result (or other low-risk screening)
• No other soft markers or structural abnormalities

But their baby was still born with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)?

I’d also appreciate hearing from anyone in Ontario, Canada. If you had an isolated EIF and wanted an amniocentesis mainly for reassurance, was it difficult to get a referral or recommendation from your doctor, genetic counsellor, or MFM specialist?

Thank you. I’m feeling quite anxious and would really appreciate hearing about others’ experiences.

Hi everyone,

I’m from Cambridge, Ontario, and had my 19-week anatomy scan today. What has me worried is that my family doctor’s office called only about 3 hours after the scan to schedule a discussion about the ultrasound results for next week.

During the scan, the sonographer was very quiet and did not provide any comments about how things looked. We also asked about the baby’s gender, but she told us to check with my midwife instead. What confused me is that my requisition specifically stated that the gender could be disclosed if the parents requested it.

I know sonographers are often not allowed to interpret results, but most of my friends were either told the gender directly or given some indication of how the scan went, so this experience felt very different and has made me anxious.

Has anyone else had:

• A doctor’s office contact them within a few hours of the anatomy scan?
• A sonographer refuse to disclose the gender even when it was requested?
• A follow-up appointment scheduled after the anatomy scan that turned out to be something routine rather than a major concern?

I’m trying not to jump to conclusions while waiting for my appointment and would appreciate hearing about similar experiences.