amniocentisis?

Question

does every pregnant woman get one of these and when do they normally do this test... ive heard it hurts ALOT!

Answer 1

No they dont all get them, but yes they do hurt... i had one to do a prenantal test for paternaty for the marines to pay for all the bills....

Amniocentesis is a prenatal test that allows you and your healthcare practitioner to gather information about your baby's health and development from a sample of your amniotic fluid. This is the fluid that surrounds your baby in the uterus. An "amnio" is usually done when a woman is between 15 and 20 weeks pregnant to determine whether her baby has genetic or chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome. But not all moms-to-be choose to have the test, in part because there's a small risk of miscarriage.

Although most testing centers will do an amnio for any pregnant woman who wants one, the procedure isn't offered routinely to all pregnant women because there's a small risk of miscarriage. It's usually only offered to those found to have a somewhat increased risk of having a baby with a chromosomal or genetic defect. You may be in this category if:

• You'll be 35 years old or older on your due date. The risk of having a child with a chromosomal defect rises as a woman ages. The chance that you're carrying a baby with Down syndrome, for instance, is about 1 in 300 when you're 35 years old — compared with 1 in 1,150 when you're 25.

• You've had another test, such as a multiple marker screen, a nuchal fold scan, or a "combined screening," that indicated your baby is at a higher risk for a problem. If this is the case, you might first have a detailed ultrasound to look for physical signs of Down syndrome and other defects. If the ultrasound shows that there's still cause for concern, you may want to have amniocentesis for a definitive diagnosis.

• You've previously been pregnant with a child with a birth defect.

• You or your partner has a chromosomal abnormality or genetic disorder or a family history that makes it more likely that your child will have genetic problems. Or you and your spouse are both carriers of a recessive genetic disorder such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell disease.

Answer 2

No, I would never get one as it can cause a miscarriage. I had a co-worker who got one and lost the baby in her 2nd trimester because she got an infection. They have you sign a release when they give you one because of this. Most women do not get an amnio. Doctor's only want to do this to check for syndromes if the AFP test was abnormal, or later on to see if the baby's lungs are developed if they need to take the baby a little early.

Answer 3

Not all pregnant women get them. There are risks associated with amnio, so they only do them when they're warranted, medically. If I remember correctly, it's in pregnancies in older women and in cases of pre-mature labor, to evaluate whether or not the lungs have developed enough to function outside the womb. So, they don't do them just because...

And... they don't hurt much. I had one at 8 months pregnant with my youngest... It did sting a bit, but I hadn't peed in 2 hours, and couldn't move for an hour after it was done... holding it was the most painful part!

Answer 4

of direction you may :) there's a miles less invasive therapy called Nuchal Transluceny testing, this mixed with a blood try is meant to be approximately 80 5-ninety% precise at figuring out babies which would be at greater possibility for start defects and psychological retardation or mothers who may well be at a greater robust possibility for giving start to babies with start defects/ Retardation. in case you have this performed and it shows which you fall into that top possibility catagory you may p.c. the Amnio. yet you in many circumstances have the acceptable suited to refuse any testing which you do no longer choose.

Answer 5

No not everyone gets one and unless you have increased risk factors I would not get one. They can lead to miscarriage and the only real purpose is to let a mother know if her baby has a deformity that they can't fix.

Answer 6

not everyone gets one done...only if the triple or quad screen comes back positive and it shows some signs of downs syndrome...and it is optional...and alot of risks with amniocentisis..