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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You have gotten some good advice...the only thing I have to add is if you want genetic testing done for cystic fibrosis or any other specific disease, DONT just draw blood for cystic fibrosis by itself. Counsyl is MUCH cheaper and tests for 100 other genetically inherited diseases as well. This was an expensive mistake for me. Cystic fibrosis test alone cost me $400 AFTER arguing with the company while counsyl ended up being a $25 lab copay. [/quote]

Thanks - I will look into Counsyl. Is this kind of testing pretty typical? I've seen it recommended for older or high-risk moms, but I wasn't sure if younger first-time moms were having it done as well. Do you think it's recommended for a 31-32 year old first time mother, or could it just do more harm than good by making us worry unnecessarily? [/quote]

Counsyl is genetic testing so nothing to do with chromosomal abnormalities that become more of a concern as you age.

Pick an OBGYN who delivers at the hospital where you'd like to deliver. Drs Andersen Manaavi and Yoon at Nova Group for Women delivers at Inova Fairfax and is great. Arlington Women's at VHC is great. Or look at any of the 1000s of threads on this topic at Expecting Moms.

But get a Pap smear and check into your health. Having pre cancer cells is really common in sexually active women. The suggestion to wait 3-5 years between Pap smears does not apply to someone who hasn't had one since they can't remember when. [/quote]

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