Is it necessary for older pregnant women to undergo amniocentesis?

Older mothers will encounter various problems during pregnancy and may have to bear greater risks. Therefore, older mothers must pay attention to various examinations during pregnancy to understand the condition of the fetus. As for whether amniocentesis is needed, it depends on the pregnant woman's own situation.

1. Is it necessary for older pregnant women to undergo amniocentesis? Obstetric experts point out that if a pregnant woman is of advanced maternal age, the possibility of her fetus having congenital diseases will be much higher than that of a normal woman of childbearing age. Therefore, older mothers must undergo pregnancy checkups during pregnancy. As one of the important diagnostic methods during pregnancy, doctors will recommend amniocentesis to older mothers for the sake of fetal health. Some pregnant women may worry about the safety of amniocentesis. The doctor pointed out that everyone can rest assured about this issue. Because nowadays, as an important method of prenatal diagnosis, the technology of amniocentesis has become very mature.

2. In fact, older mothers have become more mature in some more developed countries abroad. Even some older mothers will take the initiative to go to the hospital for this prenatal check-up after they become pregnant. At the same time, some places have included amniocentesis for older pregnant women as a mandatory prenatal item.

3. It is recommended that pregnant mothers do a maternal blood screening test between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. This test is safe and harmless. If congenital idiocy is suspected, amniocentesis can confirm whether the fetus has chromosomal disease with a high accuracy rate. Amniocentesis is a relatively safe and reliable diagnostic method. Once congenital idiocy is diagnosed, the pregnancy should be terminated immediately. Since older mothers are more likely to suffer from difficult labor and pregnancy complications, it is best to choose a hospital with better medical technology conditions for prenatal examinations and delivery, and if necessary, be admitted to the hospital early to wait for delivery.