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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 ...
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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 ...
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Pregnancy in Your 40'S

I also had amniocentesis with both my children for my own knowledge. ..... Although you are right about the age-related risks you mentioned, it doesn't mean ...
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"Soft Markers" Found in Fetal Ultrasound

It is a risk to have an amnio, but we felt having a definate answer was worth .... The only way we could rule everything out was by having an amniocentesis. ...
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Levels High for Pregnancy Quad Test

... a more invasive procedure such as amniocentesis may be performed. ... The quad screen is a routine screening that poses no known risks to the mother or ...
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Prevent Miscarriage?

Sep 9, 2009 ... Having an amniocentesis done will increase your chances of ... I am considered high risk for early miscarriage (3 - all at around 6-8 weeks) ...
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Just Diagnosed with After Having a Positive Quad Screen

Amniocentesis is very accurate 98-99% and gives you a much better idea if your ... I know there are risks. I also would not terminate if it was positive, ...
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Amnio Questions

My husband and I looked at the risks and decided not to have the test. Our theory was why risk a miscarriage if it ..... Ultrasound with Amniocentesis ...
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High Definition Ultrasound

The risk was very low. The worst outcome could be spinal defects known as ... I don't know what your feelings are about amniocentesis, but if you want to ...
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How Old Is Too Old for a New Baby?

... after 35 the doctors suggest an amniocentesis I chose not to Again I had no .... I say go for it Providing you are healthy the risks of complications or ...
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  • many false positives in 2 answers "I have heard of so many false positives!"
  • lot of false positives in 2 answers "There is a lot of false positives with this test!!!! Anyhow, I was scared to say the ..."
  • had a level 2 ultrasound in 2 answers "While pregnant with my daughter (3rd child) we had a level 2 ultrasound during which ..."
  • advanced maternal age in 2 answers "My OB explained since I was considered AMA(advanced maternal age OUCH!), there were ..."
  • had soft markers in 2 answers "I don't have helpful advice other then my friend had soft markers for Down Syndrome."