[eccentric]

I guess my husband was surprised when I had the blood test done to detect neural problems like spina bifida. He asked me what I would have done if the test had shown a problem. I answered quickly, "Get a better doctor." No offense to the great doctor I had, but I would have willingly driven 200 miles to a specialist, because I had seen reports that C-sections reduce injuries for spina bifida so I knew that there were options besides abortion.

Amnio? putting the baby at risk for no benefit to her? No, I agree with you that I would do that.

[nicmarlo]

I don't even know what the test was; it was a new kind of test, I believe. 1987. Whatever new test there was. But the reasoning behind it was in case I wanted to terminate the pregnancy....so, it was probably early on in the pregnancy. This same test wasn't an "option" earlier. I also understand it has become a normal test now--but I still don't even know what it was. If he had suggested a test as a means for better/special treatment while pregnant, to improve the risks for health, etc., I wouldn't have minded; but it seemed more of just a detection and used for possible termination, as that was his only suggested purpose.

[nicmarlo]

by earlier, I meant like back in 1984 or so.