I have been curious about water birth, myself. Do you know anyone who has tried it? A friend of mine had planned to, but both her babies were breached so she had to go to the hospital.

Hi lindterbean. I can't remember for sure, but during the first few visits to the OB/GYN during pregnancy, I think CF was one of the things they tested me for along with down syndrome and a few others. Though I think it was through blood test because I never did any mouth washing test thingy. Anyway, like I said I'm not 100% on that since my son has taken most of my brain cells.

I think brain cells are neither gained nor lost, they just move around. I think mine have all decided to become fat cells. . .

With the cystic fibrosis test it can be done in a few ways ,the simplest way is the mouth wash taste.You swish some water around in your mouth,spit it into a test tube type container then it is tested for the gene that indicates you are a carrier of the disease. this defective gene is known as deltaf 508. its the most common of them although there is twenty strains of the gene and plenty of rare ones also.The test is simple and although i was worried it was easy,the people that tested me were at a genetics clinic.They were understanding helpful and will answer any question you have at all. Its not as if you race in swish a little water and race out. You get told all the info you need,what your options are if you are a carrier,they make you understand what is they are doing.The test results take about 3 weeks to come back. Also i heard there is a hair strand test and a blood test also, although i was told the blood test will cost you.Anything else you need just ask ok lindterbean

thanks!

Awesome, I hope you and your s/o (significant other) have GREAT luck ttc!

Where do you live?