Dunno if they still do, but in early 80’s, you’d get an amneo test when about 3-5 months pregnant. Ours came back positive for Downs. Cue the counselor, “ let’s get you to the Support Group meeting so you know what you’re up against”. Then, “you do have options”. We walked out. Baby fine. Happily ever after, but WTH were they trying to do to young parents? Glad we kept our heads on, the fear mongering was intense, in a smooth (now slimy seeming) way. Felt bad.
Dunno if they still do, but in early 80’s, you’d get an amneo test when about 3-5 months pregnant. Ours came back positive for Downs. Cue the counselor, “ let’s get you to the Support Group meeting so you know what you’re up against”. Then, “you do have options”. We walked out. Baby fine. Happily ever after, but WTH were they trying to do to young parents? Glad we kept our heads on, the fear mongering was intense, in a smooth (now slimy seeming) way. Felt bad.