Ultrasound Soft Markers

Did you have a quad screening test done? If the results came back normal there probably isn't much to worry about. Maybe the baby was laying at an odd angle? Im 22 and had a 1 in 18 chance for having a Down's baby, but my ultrasound came up perfect. I also had an amnio 3 weeks ago that showed no Down's. I wouldnt worry about it, everything will be perfect :)

Without the quad screen as a back-up, I might be worried, too. At your age, you should be pretty safe, though. I had a soft marker for downs with my 2nd, it was something with her heart. Of course, we had the clear quad screen, so a problem was very unlikely, but we also saw a genetics counselor and had a higher level ultrasound. Maybe you could go that route, it would be worth asking your OB.

Hi J..

He said they "sometimes" see that in down's syndrome babies....Doctors are soo clinical that they just tell things as they pop in their heads...I'm sure he didn't mean to alarm you and I'm sure he's forgotten about it but we as women don't. Ultrasounds have angles and shadows and all sorts of things that can explain issues. Don't worry. That's the worst thing for your little one. The likelihood of a 24 year old having a down syndrome baby is close to nil.

Take a good absorbable prenatal vitamin. Walk everyday to keep your heart rate healthy and avoid processed foods. Celebrate your little boy!

God bless,

M.

I had an ultrasound that came up similar. They saw some cyst in my daughters brain that said Downs but there were wrong. I didn't do any further testing either. I think they are wrong a lot of the time.

I completely feel your anquish. The doctors told me with both my children that their heads were large and that could be a marker of Downs. Neither of them have Downs Syndrome. There are other more significant markers than a round head. Did they look at the fingers? A shorter pinky is more clear marker than the head and that isn't even definitive. I know there are other more clear markers too. Do you or the father have a round head? Maybe it is genetic. When the doctors told me about the head size of my babies, I simply said, "look at the size of my husband's head. I guess they'll just need big hats!"

They do have to tell you these things, but since everything else was normal I'm sure there is nothing to worry about! A round head is a VERY soft marker. If they really thought it could be Downs they would not have told you it's highly unlikely anything was wrong.

I wish you luck with the rest of your pregnancy and try to enjoy it as much as possible!

All 3 of my babies had round heads and they were fine. Good luck!

Hugs! Doctors have to tell you what they see, even if its a slight indicator. I would ask for a follow up u/s.

My son's head was always perfectly round. Even after birth, when kids get flat spots from laying down, he never did. His head was also always small, never measuring on the charts until his 2yr when it measured in the 4th percentile :)

Good luck!!!!!!!

You can still do the quad screen if you do it right away. Why not do it and be either reassured from the results or have enough "ammunition" to feel like an amniocentesis is justified?

I had the quad screening because of my age at the time I was pregnant which was 38. I was also told that my son may have downs syndrome but does not. He is now three years old. Go to a perineonatologist. They specialize with women who are at high risk or whom may have issues with their pregnancy. You can talk to your doctor about going to one. I had an intense ultrasound done to see if my child had any of the signs of a child with down syndrome. while he could not guarantee it he said the chances went from 1/132 to 2/232. It is not nice when the doctors freak you out. I was upset at the prospect of having a child with downs syndrome,especially my one and only. Hope for the best and talk to your doctor about your concerns. god bless and good luck

I think my friend's baby had that and she is perfectly fine.