Re: Amniocentesis with Anterior Placenta

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At Thu, 21 Nov 2002, Susan wrote: >
>I understand the risk for miscarriage is greater when performing an
>amniocentesis with an anterior placenta. Can you tell me what the
>additional risks are if known? I am 35 years old, and this is my first
>pregnancy, and I'm very concerned about the additional risks. To
>further complicate the situation, I was told at my last appointment,
>that my amniotic fluid level was too low to perform the amniocentesis.
>
>I am 17 weeks today, and was wondering how dangerous low amniotic fluid
>levels are at this stage in the pregnancy (regardless of the
>amniocentesis). I drink plenty of water, and have not been exercising,
>so I'm concerned that low fluid levels may be a result of a problem with
>the fetus.
>
>Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina

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