Low Risk NIPT test but minor Pyelectasis found at 21 week scan.
Hi all,
I’m needing some advice regarding my baby and their diagnosis of mild pyelectasis. This is in both kidneys, and was found at my 21 week anatomy scan. I know that it is more occurrent in males, however we have opted to not find out the gender of our baby.
I know the pyelectasis can be considered a soft marker for Down Syndrome, however I have done the NIPT test which was low risk, so the whole soft marker conundrum seems to be less of a risk factor, and the likely hood of Down Syndrome is still incredibly rare.
My obstetrician has been fantastic, and has reassured me a lot not too stress, but I’m still super worried based purely on my age, I’m 35, and how with age, chromosomal abnormalities are more likely.
I know I can do an amniocentesis but also understand the risk with that also.
I’m having another scan at 24 weeks (next week) to check on how the pyelectasis is progressing.
It’s just odd how I have this feeling to do the amnocentesis, but I don’t know if I’m literally over thinking it. I don’t want to risk the health of my baby neither.
Any advice/ previous experiences would be great!