Amniocentesis advice and curiosities

In the third month of pregnancy, an invasive examination is carried out which takes the name of amniocentesis, this examination is carried out only with the consent of the mother.

What is amniocentesis?

Amniocentesis is an invasive and almost painless examination that is carried out in the third month of pregnancy under the consent of the mother in order to verify the health of the fetus, amniocentesis consists in the collection of amniotic fluid through the introduction of the needle into the maternal abdomen under ultrasound control.

Amniocentesis is a free test for women over the age of 35, or if you have previously had a pregnancy that has led to chromosomal disorders.

When is amniocentesis recommended?

Some doctors recommend amniocentesis when the pregnant woman reaches the age of 35, as chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus increase after this age. Amniocentesis is also recommended when there is a risk of hereditary chromosomal diseases. It is recommended to perform amniocentesis when during the visit to the gynecologist, during the ultrasound problems of the fetus are found, it is recommended to perform amniocentesis when during gestation the mother contracts infectious diseases, which could cause damage to the fetus.

Pathologies diagnosable with amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is an examination that is carried out in the third month of pregnancy, it is an examination to diagnose the pathologies of the fetus, with amniocentesis genetic diseases can be diagnosed (thalassemia, Duchenne's dystrophy, cystic fibrosis) congenital infectious diseases, anomalies chromosomal, chromosomal syndromes such as trisomy 13, 18 and 21 (down syndrome)

Alternative to amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is an invasive test and has an abortion risk factor that is around 0.5%, as an alternative to amniocentesis to detect any pathologies of the fetus, the fetal DNA test can be done, it is non-invasive, it consists of a simple blood sample from the mother, but this test is not free

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