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Re: danger w/ amnio?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 8 Apr 2001 18:01:05 -0500 (CDT)

At Sun, 8 Apr 2001, Stacey wrote: >
>I had a m/c on 12/01/00 at 16 weeks. Test results revealed that our
>baby had missing radius bones, a missing thumb, and a 2 vessel cord. Do
>you have any ideas on what may have caused this. this was our 1st pg.
>We are now pg. again, edd is 12/09. My dr. had suggested an amnio at
>16 weeks. we do not want to risk losing this baby due to a medical
>procedure. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Is it likely that we
>will have the same problems with this baby? Any info. you have would be
>greatly appreciated. thank you.
>Stacey

Stacey

These are all very important questions, and ones you should really ask your own ob. He will manage your pregnancy and you need to know what his experiences are. 

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.


*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.



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