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Re: Amnio and loss of babyFrom: 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 > >**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only >and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to >consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options >and/or interventions. > >**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, >consequently no private emails will receive a response. > >**Thank you for your understanding ;-) >
-- heather
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