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risks of amniocentesis

Ultrasound

Doctors have to tell women the possibilities It is a higher *risk* not a definitive diagnosis Basically .... Next question Ultrasound with Amniocentesis ...

Down Syndrome

BUT in tandem with this, I had had an amniocentesis... which ALSO confirmed .... I had to see a high risk MD and a genetic counselor. those were the hardest ...

Echogenic Bowels and RPD (Fluid in Kidneys of My Unborn Son)

Hi L At my second trimester ultrasound I was told that my daughter had an increased risk of DS due to somemarkers they found I was offered an amniocentesis ...

Any Info on the CVS Test in Early Pregnancy

I would have kept my baby either way, so I didn't want to risk a test that ... I did have an amniocentesis done, which is painful, I wanted to be able to ...

Miscarriage- Conceiving After D&C

Also, after the age of 35, your doctor will most likely consider you "high risk" and it will be a good idea to consider an amniocentesis. ...

18 Week Ultrasound Scared Me--20 Week Ultrasound Now Indicates Hydrocephalus

Amniocentesis, as you probably know, is very risky. ..... Weigh the risks of the amnio with the potential for definitive information, and also against the ...

Calling All "Older"(35+) Moms to Be

As others have mentioned, there is a risk of problems for any woman, young or old. If you are worried about genetic defects, I would recomend amniocentesis. ...

Fetus Having Too Much Fluid Around the Brain

I understand that these can be diagnosed before birth by amniocentesis or ultrasound. I have read that the risk of having a baby with spina bifida or other ...

Question About Pregnancy in the Late Thirties

I am abut to be 37 and am just wondering what new risks come about by getting pregnant..." ... Seeking Moms Who Have Had an Amniocentesis ...

Best Doctor to Perform a CVS?

I had a high-risk pregnancy for my twins and ended up having an amniocentesis. Dr. Jeff Dungan did the procedure. He works at Northwestern Memorial Hospital ...

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