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Down Syndrome Test???

Today I have an appointment  to get the ultra sound test for Down Syndrome and to check if the baby is ok.

I pray to God everything is good with our baby.

I was just wondering how is this taken? Is it like the other ultrasounds?

I know I have to drink 32oz of water 1hour before. They also told me they might be able to tell the gender of the baby. I'm 12 weeeks.

Do they give results right away?

Thank you. Im nervous.
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And after the ultrasound they'll also be taking blood. The blood work is what is gonna show the gender of the baby and its 99.4% sure. I had this test done at 14 weeks, they were concerned the baby was gonna have a bad birth defect where he wouldn't live long after he was born.
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Its a regular ultrasound and they measure some stuff. Its takes awhile because the baby will be moving. And no, I didn't get my results until about 2 weeks later.
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It's just a normal ultrasound. Sometimes they can tell you right away but not always
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