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Re: Risks vs. Benefits of AmniocentesisFrom: trc (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 22 Apr 2000 02:36:37 -0500 (CDT)
At Tue, 4 Apr 2000, anonymous wrote: > >I was very disheartened to read an earlier post from a woman who >suffered a miscarriage shortly after amnio (at 16 weeks). After seeing >my doctor yesterday, I agreed to have an amnio done in three weeks (I'll >be turning 35 in the last trimester of my pregnancy). Now I am >wondering if I should change my mind and not do the amnio. ========== It may be too late by now ... but FWIW, if your gut says don't do it, I'd say don't do it. I declined EVERYTHING but a mid-pregnancy ultrasound while expecting my son (delivered at 36 1/2). I feel very strongly about not invading the womb or cervix during pregnancy. I also happen to have a half-brother with Down syndrome who is a beautiful soul and therefore leaves me achingly sad that some people consider it automatic justification for pregnancy termination. I am now 40 1/2, still hoping for a second child, and despite the "increased risks" I still would decline invasive testing, as well as the blood tests that still run such a high rate of false positives, they wind up leading you to invasive testing anyway. Best thoughts on your pregnancy, overall ...
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