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Re: Amnio and loss of baby

From: Heather (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 07:27:10 -0500 (CDT)


At Mon, 3 Apr 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: how would I know if it was factor 5 Leiden deficiency?I had a healthy pregnancy 3 years ago. >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
>>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>Great Neck, New York
>
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>
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>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>

--
heather



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