Re: amnio risk
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 19:17:31 -0600 (CST)
1 in 300, random, related to infection or persistent leakage of fluid.
Dr. M
At Sun, 30 Dec 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>I understand that there is a risk of miscarriage with amniocentesis.
>What is it about an the that results in the miscarriage?
>
>Is this risk completely random, or does it have to do with the skill of
>the doctor, health of the mother or baby, or anything like that?
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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