Re: Amniocenthesis - Good or Bad?

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I told you guys that I have very low pain tolerance, and I guess it

shows.

> > My Nurse Midwife has told me that because of my age, we could have

> an

> > amniocenthesis. However, she said that she did not feel I was in

> any

> > danger but I am 37 and considered " high risk " even though I am

very

> > healthy and do not have any history of Birth Defects in family. I

> am

> > looking for positive and negative feed back on this procedure. I

> > want to do what ever is best for me and my baby. Knowing the sex

> > would be a benefit, but not sure it is worth the pain or risk.

> > Thanks for any comments posted.

> >

> > Lynn

> > Chattanooga, TN

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> Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

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