RISK OF AMNIOCENTESIS !!!

[Zivic-Bubac]

Please don't blame yourself, I find that many doctors are very hard-sell on the amnios for women over 35 and it's very hard not to listen to what they say. Wishing you the very best for peace and healing

Unfortunately, this is so true
They make it sound if you don't do the amnio, it will be your fault if the baby had some problems

My ob/gyn was pushing me to do the amnio due to my age (39) but at the end I didn't do it and I still have some fears in the back of my mind baby won't be healthy.
Big hugs to you mama

[luckylass]

I am so sorry to hear this has happened to you pink carol. Please try to take care of yourself.

[Princess of Pink]

I am so very sorry Carol....my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

[ILindGurl]

I just did a search on amnio and found your post. I'm am so deeply sorry for your loss...and am praying your find some peace during this very difficult time. I am 40 and recently found out I am pregnant (after testing poorly for ovarian reserve FSH 20, AMH .4). I have been very worried that this baby was produced from a poor quality follicle and I was certain I would get an amnio with this pregnancy (I didn't with my other 2). Thank you for taking the time to post your story -- you definitely have me thinking about my decision now.

[nestof3]

That's not true - the MaterniT21 test is available in all 50 states. I know that for a fact.

[nestof3]

Right now there are stipulations - you must be 35 or older, have a history of Trisomy issues OR have a high risk via 1st tri screening and/or soft marker(s) on an ultrasound.

[Sunflower3]

I am so sorry for you loss. Thank you fur educating all of us on the risks of

[Sunflower3]

On an amnio. I pray women won't allow dr.'s to push then into getting one.
Praying fur you and your family.

[nuthinbutpink]

I just did a search on amnio and found your post. I'm am so deeply sorry for your loss...and am praying your find some peace during this very difficult time. I am 40 and recently found out I am pregnant (after testing poorly for ovarian reserve FSH 20, AMH .4). I have been very worried that this baby was produced from a poor quality follicle and I was certain I would get an amnio with this pregnancy (I didn't with my other 2). Thank you for taking the time to post your story -- you definitely have me thinking about my decision now.

I would not assume that at all. Most abnormals just don't stick. Technology has come such a long way, with the use of ultrasound, early bloodwork and 4D imaging if necessary, unless there is something with your family history or something seen on u/s, most children are just fine.

[RedCanoe]

I just did a search on amnio and found your post. I'm am so deeply sorry for your loss...and am praying your find some peace during this very difficult time. I am 40 and recently found out I am pregnant (after testing poorly for ovarian reserve FSH 20, AMH .4). I have been very worried that this baby was produced from a poor quality follicle and I was certain I would get an amnio with this pregnancy (I didn't with my other 2). Thank you for taking the time to post your story -- you definitely have me thinking about my decision now.

I don't think that an amnio needs to be routine based on age alone. The screening tests can work just as well for older mamas as for the younger ones. I just got my IPS (integrated pregnancy screen = NT + blood at 12.5 weeks + blood at 16 weeks) and bizarrely my risk is lower than it's been in any other pregnancy even though I'm almost 7 years older than I was with my first (and he was very low risk too)! So do the screens and u/s first and see what your risk is, then decide if an amnio makes sense. Sadly amnios carry a certain amount of risk and Carol's sad story is a reminder of that.

Carol, I'm so, so sorry you lost your baby! It is beyond unfair and devastating, especially then having the amnio results come back perfect. But please don't blame yourself. You were just trying to make sure than the baby was healthy, and that is done out of love. *hugs*