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Old November 16th 05, 06:49 PM
Nikki
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Default nuchal fold in 20 week ultrasound causing distress

Circe wrote:

It has always been my understanding that nuchal fold thickness has no
correlation to Downs after the end of the 14th week. I would question
your doctor very closely on this, since I believe she is incorrect.


My current doctor, my doctor with Luke, and the specialist that did my Level
II ultrasound with Luke all said that nuchal fold thickness measurements
obtained in the second trimester (at 20wk ultrasound and I think my Level II
ultrasound was around 18wks IIRC) was used as a reliable indicator when
assessing the risk of down syndrome. I haven't done any research myself.

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Nikki
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