Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Posted May 26, 2006 Hello everyone: What is the current thought on dangers of amnios? 38 yo, on her third PG within the past year, miscarried first 2 within 8-12 weeks. She is long term overweight, had some thyroid issues in the past and is now into her 8th or 9th week of this PG. Her Ob says all is well, first US looks fine, suggested amnio to RO genetic probs dt age and 2 miscarriages. She is a bit freaked after losing the 1st 2 PG's and wants to do everything right. Your thoughts or suggestions? Thanks! Rod , DC Tillamook, OR Quote
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Posted May 26, 2006 Last I heard the occurrence of a miscarriage from an amnio was .5%. Of course, if it happens to you the occurrence is 100%. The article at the link below factors in age of mother and early vs. later test times. The occurrence of fetal loss was higher in this study : http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/10007669/ABSTRACT?CRETRY=1 & SRETRY=0 sharron fuchs dc From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Rod Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 1:43 PM Subject: amniocentesis Hello everyone: What is the current thought on dangers of amnios? 38 yo, on her third PG within the past year, miscarried first 2 within 8-12 weeks. She is long term overweight, had some thyroid issues in the past and is now into her 8th or 9th week of this PG. Her Ob says all is well, first US looks fine, suggested amnio to RO genetic probs dt age and 2 miscarriages. She is a bit freaked after losing the 1st 2 PG's and wants to do everything right. Your thoughts or suggestions? Thanks! Rod , DC Tillamook, OR Quote
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Posted May 26, 2006 In a message dated 5/26/2006 1:46:37 PM US Mountain Standard Time, rjacksondc@... writes: Ob says all is well, first US looks fine, suggested amnio to RO genetic probs dt age and 2 miscarriages. She is a bit freaked after losing the 1st 2 PG's and wants to do everything right. Miscarraiges in the first trimester are usually due to genetic problems. That history and her age make it highly possible this one has genetic problems. The real question about Amnio - if you detect a genetic problems what will you do : terminate or raise a special child. If you would choose to raise a special child, then why do amnio? If you would abort then do the amnio so you can abort if genetic problems are detected. Anglen Hello everyone: What is the current thought on dangers of amnios? 38 yo, on her third PG within the past year, miscarried first 2 within 8-12 weeks. She is long term overweight, had some thyroid issues in the past and is now into her 8th or 9th week of this PG. Her Ob says all is well, first US looks fine, suggested amnio to RO genetic probs dt age and 2 miscarriages. She is a bit freaked after losing the 1st 2 PG's and wants to do everything right. Your thoughts or suggestions? Thanks! Rod , DC Tillamook, OR Quote
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