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Re: Amniocentisis
From: Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 25 Oct 2000 17:37:56 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 4 Oct 2000, Ronnie wrote: >
>My doctor has reguested an amnicentisis for me during my pregnancy. This
>is due to an accident and x rays and medication i recieved. What
>exactly is the procedure and the risks involved. I am currently 3 1/2
>months along.

My reply may be too late to be of use, and I hope one of the obstetric-knowledgable people will review and clarify my answer, but I see you've gotten no response, so I'll bite.
Since amniocentesis is generally used to detect chromosomal (genetic) abnormalities in the fetus, and level 2 ultrasound is usually used to just "take a look" at the fetus, I'm wondering if perhaps there's been some miscommunication between your doctor and you about the reason that he or she suggested amnio. I hope that you'll discuss the matter again to clarify the reasons, as well as the risks and benefits. Best wishes for a healthy and easy pregancy.

-- Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS Family Nurse Practitioner

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