Re: Amniocentesis - Another question

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It can cause infection, misacarriage. It can cause preterm labor if one is farther along oin the pregnancy. A level 2 US is the next step, and then you would need to talk wiht the ob about amnio.

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>Thanks in advance.
>Regards,
>meg
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>At Mon, 28 Jan 2002, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
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>>the chance of a genetic abnormality is fortunately, very small ... just
>>slightly greater than the rest of the population.
>>
>>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>>
>>Dr. M
>>
>>At Sun, 27 Jan 2002, Meg wrote:
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>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>I am now 19 weeks pregnant. I had multiple-marker screening test during
>>>my 17th week. I am 33 years old. The results came out positive and the
>>>doctor suggested me to have amniocentesis last Saturday. I will have to
>>>wait for two weeks for the results.
>>>
>>>I realised that the multiple marker is only screening test. But now I
>>>am very concerned. Based on your experience or any statistics, how many
>>>% that the multiple marker screen is positive but the amniocentesis will
>>>indicate that the baby will be normal.
>>>
>>>I do really appreciate your prompt replay.
>>>
>>>Regards,
>>>Meg
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>>--
>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>Great Neck, New York
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James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

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.

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