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Re: Should I consider Amnio

From: Jane (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 15:39:06 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 3 Sep 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I'm 33, 8wks pregnant, after going through infertility concerns and
>difficulty in trying to conceive. There was miscarriage histories in
>both side of mom and mother-in-law. And unfortunately there was no
>information revealed to offer me any insight. I also had 2 miscarriages
>about 6-7years ago although I tended to think it was due to my highly
>demanded stressed job at the time. However, as far as I know there
>wasn't any other gentic problem in the family except my husband has the
>genetic type I diabetes. I am wondering if all these information adjust
>undergoing the amnio. I am usually very proned to anexity or stress.
>And now I am often in agnoy of two sides of uncertainty and risk. I am
>hoping to get some advice. Thanks for the help!
>
>Juli

Considering whether to get an amnio is a personal decision. You might want to consider seeing a genetic counselor--my doc gave me a reference to one. Amnios are safer than they used to be and many people your age end up getting them. I did not get one for my pregnancies at ages 34 and 37. After consulting with my doctor, I ended up getting the triple screen blood test (which did not raise any red flags) combined with a level 2 ultrasound with a specialist at 18 weeks gestation. This is not as exacting as an amnio but does screen for some stuff without being invasive.

I do know a lot of my friends have taken comfort in the peace of mind an amnio brings.

Good luck with your decision and pregancy.

--
Jane

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