Have you had one? Do they hurt, or just look like they do? What is the best week to have one?
2007-05-18 07:10:09 · 7 answers · asked by Elexis 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I had one when i was 35 weeks pregnant...only because they wanted to check to see if my twins lungs were developed enough to be taken early (I had severe preeclampsia) They took me into a room and the nurse did an ultrasound and prepped everything and when she was ready she called the doctor (I went to a Perinatologist because my pregnancy was High risk) He came in and while they were doing the ultrasound just popped the needle in..I was terrified but it didnt hurt a bit! CLOSE YOUR EYES! Who wants to see that big needle go inside of you! So as soon as the doctor picked it up I closed my eyes so I didnt have to see it. I was very suprised at the lack of pain! I felt woosy afterwards but I rested and felt fine! Im not sure what he best week is to have one...i guess it depends on what you are getting one for!
2007-05-18 08:03:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hurts a little but isn't so bad. I was told that the best time to have one is between 24 and 28 weeks. The bad part is the cramps after the amnio on that day.
2007-05-18 15:18:36 · answer #2 · answered by queenheart_71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one seven years ago. I thought it was uncomfortable, but the doctor told me it was all in my head. I remember trying to look at the monitor that showed where the needle was inside me, but it made me squeamish.
I had mine at 20 weeks, I think. At one point, I could see my baby's hand reaching toward the amnio needle,and the doctor saw it,and pushed on my stomach to try to move her away from the needle. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it.
I was 43, and the doctor told me that the amnio was the definitive test to look for abnormalities, I'm glad I had it. My daughter turned out perfect.....
2007-05-18 14:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by Geronimo5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not have one even though I was 35 when I had my baby in Nov 06. I did the 12 week nuchal test and the risk was low.
Amnio should be done between 20 - 22 weeks. You OB should be the one to advice you of the timing.
2007-05-18 14:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by Hooi-Imm L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't wait too long. I had one scheduled with my middle daughter at about what they THOUGHT was 38 weeks, but by then I was "overdue" and they could not perform it, as the baby was too big and there was no safe room to withdraw the fluid without hitting the child.
2007-05-18 14:15:49 · answer #5 · answered by WDarling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend had one, she said it hurt a little, but they numb the skin. Your dr will know when its best to do it, but unless you have a need (advanced maternal age, family history of genetic defects, positive AFP test) you will probaably not have to do one
2007-05-18 14:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell if I know glad I'm out of school ROCK ON
2007-05-18 14:12:12 · answer #7 · answered by NONE N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋