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Re: Amnio and loss of baby

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 3 Apr 2000 22:09:31 -0500 (CDT)

At Mon, 3 Apr 2000, Heather wrote: >
>At 16 weeks I had an amnio,during amnio my uterus contracted and no
>fluid came out Dr put needle in different spot after several minutes
>fluid came had slight cramping next day stayed in bed.A week later at 17
>weeks had lower abdominal pains The Dr.ran blood and urine tests and did
>two ultra sound .the ultrasounds showed no signs of any problems and
>urine test showed urinary track infection he said this would account for
>lower abdominal pains.Two weeks later at 19 weeks I went in and they
>found no heartbeat He than did ultrasound there was no fluid or very
>little fluid in sac and confirmed no heartbeat said baby had died only a
>day or two earlier. after delivery the tests on placenta and cord
>showed a acute hematoma.My Dr feels that there is too much of a time
>lapse between amnio and loss of baby but gave me no other explanation
>for the cause of a acute hematoma.Do you think it could have been
>amnio?

Any problem within 4 weeks of an amnio may be related (may be, not is related).

>what other reosons would there be for acute hematoma?

There are some hematolgic disorders such as Factor 5 Leiden deficiency.

>Can this
>happen if I get pregnant again?

If Factor 5, yes. If not, probably not.

>Is it standard of care to but needle in
>twice during amnio if they have problem getting fluid?

Yes.

>I know this is a
>lot but I am really needing answers please help me.
>
>--
>heather
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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