Amniosentisis....?

Question

I have to have one in a few weeks. Would a female tell about thier experience? I am scared even though I know it is very rare for a baby to get hurt.

Females only!

I asked this question earlier and maybe I need to clarify that it is to see if my baby could have genetic translocation. I am a genetic translocation carrier. I don't think this can be done by an NT scan but I will ask! And no I will not abort this baby no matter what... it is I THINK to help with either preparations for delivery if something is wrong or to help my child beware if she has this problem for when she gets ready to have kids. I am going to ask the doctor those questions before it is done. I just wanted to know ya'lls thoughts.

Answer 1

I saw your question earlier and didn't answer it because I felt like I needed more information. I'm glad you posted again w/ further info.

As you stated, there are more reasons for having an Amnio besides whether or not to abort a baby. Looking for a specific genetic abnormality is a valid reason. An amniocentesis does help a doctor rule out or prepare for any potential problems. I have taken care of many babies that the Dr's wouldn't have known about the problem or been able to prepare for it, had the Mom not had an Amniocentesis.

I haven't had an Amnio. They had me on the table prepped & draped to do one to check for lung development (they thought they were going to do a C-section due to breech) but he had turned around.

Bottom line, is if your doctor feels it is necessary and you trust your doctor, then go ahead and have it done. There is a very low risk these days with the procedure. Go with your gut and don't be afraid to ask as many questions as you need to! Good Luck to you & your precious little one!

Answer 2

I just had an amnio two days ago- the 13th of November 2006. I went to the mayo clinic website and read all the info so I would know what to expect. When they say "mild discomfort" they are right. They use the ultrasound and then swab your tummy with antiseptic. I just kept watching my baby on the monitor. When they put the needle in, it feels the same as an injection or when they draw blood so if you find that painful, this will be painful. But if you don't find that painful, this won't be either. The needle only stays in a minute or less. There was a bit of minor cramping but nothing I would have noticed if I wasn't lying there thinking about it. Afterwards you must bed rest all day and they will probably give you an antibiotic course(I am taking them) to be sure of no infection. It's just precautionary. I'm now back to my normal routine. Good luck! And don't worry, it's not bad at all.

Answer 3

Hi Brie,

IMHO you should ask some more questions of your doctor before proceeding with the amnio. An amnio carries a 1/200 to 1/500 chance of miscarriage (the actual risk depends on the track record of the physician who is performing the amnio). IMO you need to get more clarity around why they are recommending an amnio. With regard to the delivery, if you did not have the amnio, I would ask if they could just proceed as though the baby will have a chromosomal abnormality -- have all the preparations ready, whatever they are, just in case. If the purpose is to help your child be aware of this problem when she gets ready to have kids, you can have that testing done after she is born and not have to run the risk of miscarriage. So I would just ask more pointed questions about why they are recommending this procedure, and think carefully about how the information would affect your course of action. If the information is not going to inform your course of action, then IMHO there is no point in doing such a risky procedure.

Answer 4

I had amniocentesis with both my pregnancies. I was scared but it was not painful either time. The first time I insisted on having my husband in the room, even though the nurses didn't want him there. It felt like a little needle prick (which is basically what it is) in my belly. By the second time, I was comfortable going in by myself, and I didn't even feel the needle.

It's OK to be scared, but remember the risks are very minimal. I think you have already asked yourself the important question: "what would I do if there was a genetic abnormality"?
Being prepared can only be helpful.
Health and happiness to you and your baby!

Answer 5

I answered your question in the previous post about what the actual procedure is like....

The question as to whether you should do it or not is a very personal one. Do YOU have a need to be mentally prepared? Will it help you to know? If you did not know would you worry the entire pregnancy? Can't the hospital be ready for your child, "just in case" or will you need to be induced if the child does have genetic translocation?

You will need to ask your questions and then YOU decide if you need to have it done. I chose not to, my dear friend did and I think we were both correct in our decision!

Good luck and congrats!

Answer 6

My mom had a Amniocentesis with me because of the fact she became 35 yrs of age and she or he did no longer have any hassle. i think Evey individual is diverse only like quite a few beginning. this would help with genetic makeup and cutting-edge any problem the newborn would have. Amniocentesis is greater suitable than ninety 9 % precise in diagnosing or ruling out hassle inclusive of your infant. Its can help rule out down syndrome ailment or Hunter's syndrome, if everyone in the kin had neural tube illness is would have the potential to hit upon that, besides as Tay-Sachs ailment or Sickle-cellular anemia and for that reason have a a million in 4 threat of bearing an affected toddler. you have a screening try(often the triple demonstrate or ultrasound) yet while something comes out to be mind-blowing, and assessment of the amniotic fluid is mandatory to ascertain no rely if or no longer there rather is a fetal abnormality. There are threat and you have hassle, so i'd question my well being care expert approximately this try to see if that's mandatory for me and no rely if that's communicate with him approximately you being scared and ask him each and every thing you will desire to comprehend. i'm 32 yrs previous and that i only turn 32wks immediately and if i mandatory to take this try i'd, because of the fact I prefer to comprehend how my infant is doing extremely of waiting and finding out something became incorrect later. stable success

Answer 7

I had one done on my last baby.. i was scared and crying to have it done.. I got my mom to drive 4 hours to go with me.. I wanted my mommie not my hubby... well it is the antisapation that gets the most of you.. IT is not that painful at all. well for me any way.

how ever do rest for that 48 hours after.. And i mean bed rest and always go pee to empty your bladder.. you may feel fine.. but there is a chance in the first 48 to miscarage.. If you don't take it easy.. don't go to work or any thing take thouse days off..
If you have any deatail you want to know ask!!

Answer 8

am sorry to hear about that. i havent had one but i do know that you must take it easy after you have it done.
as i said i didnt have that done but i had other things done when i was preg, blood transfusions and such and its easyer to deal with it if you have someone there with you. me i had no one there and i was having trouble dealing with it.
so get plenty of rest the day before, and rest afterwards. when you get home lay down and dont get up inless its to pee...
good luck