How many days after amniocentesis can I go out?

After a woman becomes pregnant, Down syndrome screening is an essential examination item. If the results of Down screening are high risk or close to the risk value, in-depth examination should be carried out. Such as doing minimally invasive DNA testing, or choosing amniocentesis. So how many days after the amniocentesis can I go out?

You can go out after a week and get out of bed after three or four days. You must stay in bed for 2 to 3 days after the amniocentesis operation. Amniocentesis also has certain risks, which may cause vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal pain, infection, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to take effective care of it and pay attention to getting more rest. It usually takes a week to recover. During this time, you should pay attention to adjusting your mentality and maintain a good attitude.

The specific steps of amniocentesis are to extract some of the amniotic fluid produced in the pregnant woman's uterus in a harsh environment, and then conduct tests. You need to rest for at least three days after the operation and do not let the wound come into contact with water within 24 hours. If you want to take a shower, you can sponge it to prevent infection, and you will need to rest after the operation.

Do not lift anything after amniocentesis. Pregnant women at this stage have weak constitutions and lifting objects may easily lead to miscarriage. If you feel any discomfort after the puncture, you need to go to the hospital for examination. Usually, you should pay attention to rest and improve your nutrition. Women should take folic acid tablets in the early stages of pregnancy, calcium and zinc supplements in the middle and late stages, and they should not have sex in the three months before and after.