Is there a high probability of abnormal amniocentesis?

Speaking of amniocentesis, I believe everyone is familiar with it. It is a method used to check whether the fetus is healthy. And now the accuracy of amniocentesis is very high, so the following article is to give you a detailed introduction to some issues related to amniocentesis, hoping to popularize some basic knowledge to everyone.

When is amniocentesis necessary?

Generally speaking, amniocentesis is not a test that every pregnant woman needs to do. It depends on the specific situation of the pregnant woman. Generally, pregnant women will undergo Down syndrome screening tests around 16 weeks of pregnancy. This test can determine whether the fetus has deformities, viral infections and other problems. If the test finds the possibility of Down syndrome, then amniocentesis is necessary at this time. Secondly, for older mothers, such as pregnant women over 35 years old, it is also recommended to check, because older age will have some impact on the fetus.

Is there a high chance of abnormal results from amniocentesis?

With the development of medical technology, pre-pregnancy examinations have become much more complete and accurate than before. Therefore, for the test of amniocentesis, the accuracy is generally very high, so the possibility of finding abnormalities is extremely low. Therefore, if the Down syndrome screening test results find that the risk of the fetus being diagnosed with Down syndrome is high, it is recommended that the pregnant woman undergo amniocentesis as soon as possible, because only amniocentesis can further diagnose the health of the fetus, and amniocentesis is already very sophisticated, and generally no accidents will occur, nor will it affect the fetus.

Amniocentesis is usually performed under B-ultrasound detection, and only the amniotic fluid of the pregnant woman is extracted. Therefore, generally speaking, the examination of amniocentesis does not take a long time. Pregnant women must pay attention to rest well after the operation. Pay more attention to supplementing nutrition in your diet, and eat more light nourishing foods, as well as foods high in calcium and zinc. In addition, it is recommended that pregnant women pay more attention to their physical condition after surgery. If they experience abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, abdominal distension, fever and other symptoms, they must go to the hospital for a detailed examination in time.