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| I'm very pregnant in my last trimester with Maya in Nasugbu, Batangas |
And then another facet of mothering is Proactive Parenting. I was invited to an event by Hi-Precision Diagnostics to introduce Panorama, one of their latest scientific tools for expecting mothers.
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| Hi Precision Diagnostics present Panorama |
Ichel Alignay, a Parenting, Relationship and Family Life Specialist spoke about what Proactive Parenting means. Coming from her background, as a mother and a certified pyschologist, she spoke about how each child is different based on temperament, learning style, personality and intelligence. So, we should, as parents, also be responsible in how we raise them uniquely according to their needs. I absolutely agree with her on this and that is why I have chosen Attachment Parenting and Waldorf Education for my children because it makes most sense for our family values and their temperaments.
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| Mel Ongsue-Lee of Hi-Precision with various experts in the field of Medicine and Psychology |
And then came Camille Cyncynatus, who has a PhD in Biochemistry and Microbiology. She spoke about the science behind Panorama which is very new in Asia. Did you know that you can determine a lot about your baby's genetic health in utero by simply drawing from your blood as early as 9 weeks? Pieces of their DNA is found in the placenta and mother's blood which I find so fascinating because I did a lotus birth with Maya (not severing her from her placenta...at all).
Dr. Maria Niza Reyes, OB-Gynecologist and Perinatologist talks about the importance of pre-natal screening. For many mothers, being proactive means preparing for the future.
What is Panorama anyway?
Panorama is a non-invasive prenatal screen testing made for women over 35 years old or has had previous history with chromosomal conditions. More and more women are choosing to delay marrying and child-bearing so we have an increase of pregnant mothers in their late 30's onwards which doesn't automatically makes them high risk (as long as they are eating right, exercising, etc.) but these moms have a slightly higher chance of having difficulties in pregnancy and birthing babies with special needs. What are you screening for exactly? Most chromosomal disorders: Down Syndrome, Edward Syndrome, Patau Syndrome, Tuner Syndrome and Triploidy. Instead of doing an Amniocentesis which requires poking a needle into your uterus which may have multiple complications.
"The likelihood that a woman under age 30 who becomes pregnant will have a baby with Down syndrome is less than one in 1,000, but the chance of having a baby with Down Syndrome increases to 1 in 400 for women who become pregnant at age 35. The likelihood of Down Syndrome continues to increase as a woman ages, so that by age 42, the chance is one in 60 that a pregnant woman will have a baby with Down syndrome, and by age 49, the chance is one in 12."
Watch the video on the benefits of getting Panorama non-invasive prenatal screening here.
Personally, I do not have the reasons to do this since I am below 35 year old and there is no history of chromosomal disorders in my family plus I make it a point to live a healthy life. Others however, are not like me. So, ultimately, it is your personal choice since it is a sensitive and even moral subject to many. Be equipped to deal with the results when you do find out and get help. In the end, it's all about having options. And being prepared is key to parenting - no matter which path you take.
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| Mommy Bloggers of Manila unite: Christine Dychiao, Me, Em Sulit, Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Jackie Go, Pam Siao and Tin And for parents who want to take charge in parenting proactively when raising children, I highly recommend attending this workshop at St. Michael Playhouse in Makati :)  |
Hi Precision Diagnostics
(02) 741-7777
www.hi-precision.com.ph
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