Re: Amniocentesis and a mother turning 35.

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At Tue, 29 Feb 2000, Mary wrote: >

>>----- Original Message -----
>From: anonymous <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH
><pregnancy-birth@forum.obgyn.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 4:45 PM
>Subject: Amniocentesis and a mother turning 35.
>
>> When I went to my first prenatal appointment yesterday, I was advised by
>> my doctor that because I would turn 35 during the pregnancy I should
>> consider amniocentesis. I'm not sure whether to do this or not. I'm
>> going to be 34 for the majority of my pregancy (all but two months), so
>> I don't see why it should be considered. I don't see how my risks can
>> suddenly go up just because I'm going to be 35 towards the end of my
>> pregancy. Any advice? Thanks.
>
>You certainly do not HAVE to have an amnio. The choice is entirely up to
>you. Before you decide, make sure you know the risks and benefits of the
>procedure and weigh them with the risk of having a baby with Down's or other
>challenge. Also, ask yourself what you would do if you did have an amnio
>and the baby had Down's. If you would continue the pregnancy anyway, your
>benefit is knowledge of your baby's condition before birth. Only you can
>decide if that is worth the risks of having an amnio. It's purely a
>personal decision. I am 36 and will be when my baby is born this summer and
>I declined the amnio (and triple screen). But that is *my* personal
>decision.
>
>Good luck in making yours!
>
>Mary

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