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Re: Amnioscentesis [sic.]From: Volker Schulz (gyn@voki.toppoint.de)Thu May 9 18:05:17 1996
> >Can someone tell me what the risks are of a woman undergoing > >amnio? My wife is 34 and has been urged by her OB to consider it. > >She is 16 weeks pregnant. For now we have opted for ultrasound and > >AFP testing. If the AFP shows high risk factors we'll consider the > >amnio but we understand it can cause miscarriage in 1 in 200 > >women? It seems this risk is high. Any experience or insight would > >be helpful and reassuring. Thanks. > >--jeff > 1 in 200 is correct for amniocentesis in the 15. to 17. week of pregnancy, if it is done by an expert. It surely depends on the skill of the examiner. The risk is higher if the amniocentesis is performed earlier. Of cause it is enlarged, too, if there are severe ultrasonic findings on the fetus. Volker
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