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Re: Amino - timing and risks

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 3 Apr 1999 07:52:00 -0600 (CST)


At Sat, 3 Apr 1999, june wrote: >
>Is it any more risky to have an amnio at 19 weeks as opposed to 16 weeks
>?
>
>Thanks
>
>--
>June

The risk is probably slightly less at 19 weeks. The concern about a 19 week amnio is that you are not likely to get the results until after 20 weeks, which has implications in the event that there is a problem for which you might consider pregnancy termination.

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William D. McIntosh, MD
Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.




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