hi i had 11 weak pregnancy and my babies nuchal translucancy was 4.5 mm and . we was suggested to abort the baby . and as suggested we did it. now our doctor adviced us for torch test, in this test rubella IgM antibodies range is 1.54 . what does it means and what should we do
Hi there,The rubella antibody IGM title in the positive range would mean that you have a recent rubella infection. Repeat the Egg and IGM of rubella after 3 months and if IGM is negative and Egg is positive it would mean that you are cured of the infection and have developed immunity to it. Then you need not worry about the rubella infection in any pregnancy from now as immunity once acquired remains life long. With the nuclei translucency of 4.5 mm it would have been preferable to undergo blood test called first trimester screening and then a decision if further tests such as CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling) or amniocentesis is required or not should have been decided. To go straight away for an abortion was to Chat Doctor.  The NT scan is just a screening test and it's not necessary that all fetus with abnormal NT are born with birth defects, it just implies that these babies need more monitoring. Now you need not worry, take Folic acid 5 mg for three months prior to trying to conceive, and you can try to get pregnant as soon as the Egg rubella comes positive, and you are mentally and physically ready for another pregnancy. Hope this helps. Regards.