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Re: Amniosentesis.....????
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Jun 2000 20:57:55 -0500 (CDT)
I wanted to thank you for the links. They were exactly what I was
looking for. Just a little reasurance that's all. :)
At Thu, 29 Jun 2000, Tonja wrote:
>
>I was wondering the same thing as Claudia apparently was. Amniocentesis
>is typically something that an OB will discuss in detail with his
>patient if there is an indication for one - there is a decision factor
>involved on your part as well. I think your post may have given the
>impression that your OB simply announced that you'll be having an amnio
>without going into any detail with you as to how or why.
>
>Here are a couple of good links for you to look at that may help you
>understand the procedure more clearly and make an informed decision
>along with your OB:
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>http://www.obgyn.upenn.edu/Genetics/Amnio.html
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>http://www.obgyn.upenn.edu/genetics/inforforamnandcvs.html
>
>Good luck to you!
>
>--
>Tonja
>
>At Thu, 29 Jun 2000, Claudia Twisdale RN wrote:
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>>1st off, why is OB saying amnio is needed?? It is not a "routine" OB
>>procedure
>>
>>At Thu, 29 Jun 2000, Amy wrote:
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>>>Hello,
>>>I have been told that next week I have to have this big needle put in my
>>>stomache and I'm not very excited. I was kind of in shock when the
>>>doctor told me what we had to do I forgot to ask a couple of questions.
>>>Like does it hurt? Do they just shove it in there or do they give me
>>>drugs or numb the area? Should I be worried about this amnio causing
>>>extra problems? I once read that it was a risky thing to do. Thanks for
>>>listening (reading) bye bye.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Amy
>>>
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Amy
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