When is the best time for amniocentesis?

Some pregnant women need to undergo amniocentesis for some reason. At this time, the best time must be chosen, preferably between 16 and 21 weeks. At this time, the amount of amniotic fluid in pregnant women is relatively large, and the fetus is relatively small, so the impact on the fetus and placenta is relatively small. When undergoing amniocentesis, it is necessary to prevent infection and go to a regular hospital for such treatment and examination.

Some women need to do amniocentesis for various reasons. There is a time limit for this operation. If it is done too early, the diagnosis may not be clear and it will not be of much help in the diagnosis. If it is done too late, it may affect the health of the baby and increase the chance of intrauterine infection. So when is the best time for amniocentesis? What issues should be paid attention to during amniocentesis? Next, let us analyze the issues of amniocentesis together, hoping to help some patients.

Pregnant women who need to undergo amniocentesis can choose to do it between the 16th and 21st weeks of pregnancy, because the amount of amniotic fluid is relatively large at this time and the fetus is still relatively small. During the amniocentesis process, the puncture needle can be more easily avoided from the fetus and placenta to prevent infection. Because a certain amount of amniotic fluid needs to be absorbed, and the amount of amniotic fluid absorbed accounts for a relatively small proportion, the baby's development will not be affected by the reduction of this little bit of amniotic fluid. However, some pregnant women may experience insufficient amniotic fluid, so the actual situation still needs to be determined in combination with the B-ultrasound examination before surgery.

Before the operation, you must find a professional doctor and hospital. Professional and experienced doctors will make fewer surgical errors and pose less threat to the baby when performing amniocentesis. Professional hospitals have professional equipment and standardized operations during surgery, which can prevent surgical complications in advance. Moreover, after the operation, the mother needs some care to prevent postoperative infection. The charging standards of these hospitals are more formal and transparent, which can reduce the chance of wasting money.

The above is a brief introduction to the best time for amniocentesis. If you have not done amniocentesis yet, the mother must adjust her mentality and not worry too much about the operation. Choose an experienced and skilled expert to perform the operation. Generally, there will be no sequelae and no harm to the fetus. If you have heart or cerebrovascular disease, be sure to tell your doctor in time to prevent accidents during surgery.