Anyone done the Amnio test?
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Topic: Anyone done the Amnio test?
Posted By: Debzz
Subject: Anyone done the Amnio test?
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 12:39pm
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I'm booked in for a Amnio test this Thursday and am really worried about it.
I had an NT scan that came back high risk for Downs so they wanna do further testing. Anybody have this done? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Tigerish
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 12:47pm
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I haven't but would definitely consider it if we had a high risk from our NT scan. Good luck, will be thinking of you! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 3:10pm
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I dont know if your worried about the emotional side of it or the actual procedure- But heres my garbble:
I havent had the amnio- but we were going down that path.... We had a NF scan, and a risk factor that was higher than we expected, and it brought up all these questions as to whether we should do the amnio etc etc... In the end we didnt do anymore tests as the tests themselves had a higher risk factor than the NF result (one way we rationalised it... among others). BUT- It was so tough - to decide what to do. I found it quite a rough ride emotionally- because all the tests dont give you a diagnosis.... just odds. however the amnio will- so then you will know for sure. That will give you an answer. Remember that these kinds of tests are done a lot- so you will be in experienced hands, and it'll prob be over before you know it... AND- ask lots of questions if you need to/want to. Keep us updated as to how you get on Good luck   ------------- 
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Posted By: coldfish
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 3:54pm
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Hi,
Yes I had an amnio when I was 16 weeks. I believed that the stress of not knowing for sure whether the baby had genetic abnormality would be worse than the 1 - 0.5% risk of miscarriage. Having the procedure done gave me so much peace of mind that I've been able to really enjoy my pregnancy more now. The procedure was way easier than what I'd read. I'd read about people cramping afterwards or it hurting to take the sample. I personally had zero cramping or bruising afterwards. The most painful part lasted only about 2 seconds when the OB gave me a local anesthetic on my stomach (the same sort that dentists use), which numbs the stomach before the proper needle is used. But just like at the dentist you can only feel it fore a split second before the skin goes numb. You can feel the main needle poking into the uterus but I wouldn't class it as painful, it is more being aware of a prodding feeling in there, because only the top layers of skin are anesthetised. So to sum up, the whole experience was way easier than I'd imagined and the peace of mind it gave me was great. And the procedure only took a few mins all up. It's a personal choice for each person of course, but I'd definitely do it again despite the tiny risk of miscarriage. ------------- 
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Posted By: coldfish
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 3:58pm
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Oh and just to add, I wanted it done just for peace of mind not because we believed there was a problem.
My NT scan results gave me a risk of 1:2000 for Down syndrome. There are other abnormalities they test for other than just Down syndrome, I can't remember the names of them all. It was also nice being able to get a 100% definite result for gender, because reading scans is not always an exact science and many people have been told they're having boy and they end up with a girl or vice versa. That is, if you're wanting to find out gender.. -------------
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Posted By: kezplanet
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 4:05pm
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Just bumped up a couple of threads about it. I never received a local but even without it the needle is sooooo sharp you don't really feel it until it gets to the uterine wall (which is muscle) so is thicker and you feel a bit more. I also had no problems or issues after procedure and am pleased that we decided to do it. I did have a couple of pin prick bruises as the first 2 times they put the needle in they couldn't get it thru the uterus ------------- Kerryn, Mum to Ashlyn(29/3/04), Anastasia(1/11/05) & Abigail (24/02/09) |
Posted By: Debzz
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 4:12pm
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Oh thanks heaps ladies.
My NT scan came back at 1:5 
But then had another scan but a ob specialist and he couldn't a problem. I'm not worried about the pain, it's the M/C ratio it seems small but I'd been trying to get pregnant for years, spent thousands in the process and just don't want to risk it. Coldfish, I live in CHCH also. Where did you go. I'm going to Chch women's. kezplanet-thanks for the bumps. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kezplanet
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 4:59pm
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Ring the fetal medicine dept and ask if the dr doing your test would be able to talk to you, I had Dr Rosemary Reid and she was fantastic. The Dr should also go over things like mc chances and other problems before you go in for the procedure, which they did with me, they also tell you what they are looking for and how they will do the procedure. I think one of the biggest choices with having this done is if the results come back with problems would it make a difference to you continuing with the pregnancy. Or if there is a problem with baby would the degree or type of problem effect your decision. Write down your concerns and talk to the Dr about them when you go in on Thrusday, I'm sure if you still need more time to think about it they will give it to you. Good luck with your decision ------------- Kerryn, Mum to Ashlyn(29/3/04), Anastasia(1/11/05) & Abigail (24/02/09) |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 5:08pm
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My friend had this done, she is over 30 so she chose to have it done.
She said that it wasnt as bad as she thought and it was just a little prick as the needle went in, and then she didnt feel anything. here baby was fine and he is just a bit odler than my boy ------------- |
Posted By: Rashika
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 5:10pm
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hey Mumtobee.
I can understand your nerves, I have been down this road and it not a pleasant experience. i think i wrote about in the thread that someon ehas just bumped for you so i wont say it again. One thing I will say it that Dr Reid was fantastic! I ended having the procedure twice (CVS rather than amnio, similar but done earlier) for both pregnancies and she was very good in how she explains things and does the work, both for me and DP. 1:5 is scary odds but remember it is just odds at the moment and very dependant on the person reading the scan. Amnio will give you definative results. Good luck and you will get thru this nervous time! ------------- Jan 08 :angel: http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 10:06pm
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I dont know anything about it but just wanted to wish you best of luck and let us know how you get on ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
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Posted By: coldfish
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 10:55pm
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I had mine done by Dr Colin Conaghan who works out of St Georges hospital for Christchurch Obstetrics & Gynaecology Associates.
Because I was not viewed as high risk (1:300 or something) and because I'm 33 yrs old (the threashhold is 35 yrs) I had no choice but to go private. My MW referred me to him. He seemed really nice and confident in what he was doing. I haven't had any experience with any other OBs though to make any comparison. -------------
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Posted By: Helen1
Date Posted: 04 February 2009 at 10:31am
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I just wanted to let you know that I have recently had the amnio done although mine in Auckland. The doctors who do this are doing them all the time (if you have it done in the hospital specially). We DIDN'T have any anesthetic. Just the amnio needle. I felt a little prick and then a slightly bigger one when the needle went into the uterus.
I was told to rest and basically spent the next 18 hours in bed. Got up for eating dinner which DH made and to go to the toilet and that's about it. I had no cramping or leaking of the fluid and only a little pin prick bruise (as the needle came out on a little angle) Also with the results. I was expecting them about 10 days later at the earliest but it was actually only 7 days. Good luck and I hope the results are good for you. I personally think that it's best to know and then you can decide what is best for you. BTW while we have a daughter it's been 4 years and one 2nd trimester miscarriage until this baby and we decided that we needed to know the result - peace of mind either way. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Chickaboo
Date Posted: 04 February 2009 at 9:47pm
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i will probably get one done with our next pregnancy. I will be an older mother 36so risk is high and I have alread had 3 children (all born "normal" so to speak) BUt I still want to know as all i will do is stress and worry thru out the pregnancy if not. My husband is 5 years younger than me so we have young sperm but older eggs. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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