No: The nuchal fold was developed to be assessed at 11-13 weeks, not 20. Even when it is increased, it doesn't mean the baby the baby has down's, just that there is increased risk it could.
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Not necessarily: 6.3 mm is above the 6 mm cut-off but that doesn't mean the fetus has trisomy 21. At your age however, an amniocentesis would probably be suggested to determine if there is a chromosomal abnormality due to the increased risk seen in older mothers. Did the ultrasound suggest any other abnormal markers like short long bones or facial abnormalities? Good luck.
Answered 11/11/2012
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