u/chanty1

Female 31 years old

Medications:

1. Escitalopram 15mg

2. Trazadone 25-50mg as needed. Haven't used in 3 months.

3. Prenatal

4. Choline 275mg

5. Omega 3

6. Calcium + D3

First-time mom and feeling incredibly anxious.

NIPT was low risk for trisomy 21, 18, 13, monosomy X, and vanishing twin, but I did not have the microdeletions screened, including 22q11.2 (DiGeorge syndrome).

At my **second** 21w5d anatomy scan (baby measured 384 g), I was referred for a third anatomy scan and a fetal echocardiogram because the RVOT wasn't well seen, both appointments pending. My baby has been extremely active at every ultrasound, but the report also mentioned the RVOT is "possibly atrophied," and I'm terrified.

**If the RVOT is truly atrophied, what are the treatment options and long-term outcomes? Can babies with this go on to live healthy lives?**

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I had my Panorama NIPT drawn on April 27th and my fetal fraction came back at 2.7%, just below Panorama cutoff of 2.8%, so it was reported as low FF.

At the time of the draw, I thought I was 10w3d, but an ultrasound the next day dated baby at 10w0d, which means I was actually 9w6d when the blood was drawn. My BMI is 30.6.

I went for a redraw today and I’m now somewhere between 11w6d to 12w2d.

Feeling anxious while waiting and wondering if anyone else had a very borderline low FF result. I’d appreciate hearing others’ experiences with redraws after an initial low fetal fraction result.

I had my Panorama NIPT drawn on April 27th and my fetal fraction came back at 2.7%, just below Natera's cutoff of 2.8%, so low FF was reported.

At the time of the draw, I thought I was 10w3d, but an ultrasound the next day dated baby at 10w0d, which means I was actually 9w6d when the blood was drawn. My BMI is 30.6.

I went in for a redraw today. Based on a recent dating, I'm somewhere between 11w6d and 12w2d now.

I'm anxious because I've read that low fetal fraction can sometimes be associated with chromosomal abnormalities.

Has anyone else experienced a failed NIPT due to low FF at a similar gestational age? Did your redraw come back with results?

I’m looking to visit a private ultrasound clinic a few times during my pregnancy just to see baby in between medical scans.

Does anyone have recommendations for the cheapest private prenatal ultrasound clinics in the West GTA (Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, Milton) ? Ideally hoping to find places where visits are under $80, if that’s even possible.

I’m mostly interested in simple reassurance/heartbeat scans (not necessarily full 3D/4D packages).

When did you take the test?

How many calendar days/business days did it take to receive the results?