Re: Pain relief during amniocentesis

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At Tue, 29 Apr 2003, Gitte wrote: >
>A suspicious nuchal transparency measurement means that in just over a
>week I shall be having an amniocentesis.
>What options are available as pain relief during the procedure? Is gas
>(e.g. sevoflurane) an option? What are the risks?
>The thing is I can not control myself when a needle is inserted into me.
>It is a combination of pain and fear. I cramp up completely, lift my
>pelvis off the bed and, depending on the size of the needle (e.g. for a
>drip), can not prevent myself from screaming my head off, even
>scratching and biting the unfortunate people who only want to help me.
>It is something I am ashamed of, but like I said, it is something I have
>no control over.
>In the case of the amniocentesis I now fear that any possible pain
>resulting in me thrashing around will harm the baby. Just thinking of
>it is causing me to break down in tears during the day and sleepless
>nights.
>Many thanks in advance for taking my questions seriously and of course
>for your reply.
>T.

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