Routine examination before amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is a common method of examination. It refers to extracting a small amount of amniotic fluid through puncture for examination. Before and after amniocentesis, some routine examinations should be done, such as drawing blood for routine blood tests to understand the health of pregnant women. In addition, B-ultrasound examinations are also required. Let's take a look at what are the routine examinations before amniocentesis?

Routine examination before amniocentesis

Blood test

Before amniocentesis, pregnant women need to have blood drawn for routine blood tests, hepatitis B, syphilis, and AIDS tests.

Reasons for doing a routine blood test: A routine blood test before amniocentesis is to ensure that the pregnant mother and the fetus are in good condition and can withstand the amniocentesis.

Reasons for testing for hepatitis B, syphilis, and AIDS: Amniocentesis is an invasive test in which a long needle is inserted through the pregnant woman's belly to reach the amniotic cavity to extract amniotic fluid. Generally, invasive operations are performed to check for infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B, syphilis, AIDS, etc., to avoid fetal infection. Of course, some hospitals do not conduct hepatitis B, syphilis, AIDS, etc. tests when performing amniocentesis. The specific arrangements depend on the hospital.

Note: It is best to have blood drawn three days before the amniocentesis examination, but of course it also depends on the specific arrangements of the hospital. Pregnant women need to fast when having their blood drawn.

Precautions for B-ultrasound examination of pregnant women:

1. Wear loose and easy-to-put-on-and-off clothes

When pregnant women go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination, it is best to wear loose clothes and shoes that are easy to put on and take off. This can save time and also help the expectant mother relax her nervous mood.

2. Hold your urine in advance

When pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy have an ultrasound, a certain amount of urine must accumulate in the bladder for a clear view, so the expectant mother must hold her urine in advance. In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, there is amniotic fluid in the uterus and the pregnant woman no longer needs to hold her urine.

3. Avoid foods that easily produce gas

Pregnant women can eat before having an ultrasound, but they should be careful not to eat foods that easily produce gas, such as milk, sweet potatoes, etc., so as not to hinder the penetration of ultrasound and cause unclear imaging of the examined organs.

From the above content, we can know that if women want to have a smooth examination of amniotic fluid penetration, they need to fully understand the process and precautions of amniotic fluid penetration and take a series of measures so as not to waste time in the hospital. After all, pregnant women are relatively weak, so it is recommended to rest more at home and recuperate well to welcome the baby they are about to see.