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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes it’s possible. NIPT is not 100% and it is possible to get diagnosed at birth.

I would get to a pediatrician ASAP as they will be able to assess and order genetic testing to confirm. [/quote]

Can I just request a blood test?  She had a heal prick at birth that checked for PKU, cystic fibrosis and a few others but not DS.    Our other children had more extensive labs drawn at their 6 week peditrician appointment but not sure if they test for Down syndrome specifically.

Would I need to request that directly?[/quote]

That blood test/here prick test should have been done w/n 24 hrs Op!!

I CAnt believe your midwife didn't tell you to do that sooner (or at least get your baby to an actual pediatrician).

You can't wait on that. I'm betting there might be something on that blood panel your baby is positive for (metabolism deficiency is my guess).

- Signed Mom whose newborn came back positive for one of the metabolic tests/heel prick and so grateful it was discovered right away. [/quote]

She had the heel prick.  I think you misread the post. [/quote]

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