Patient's question:
Now I'm 32 weeks pregnant. Yesterday I went to the hospital for an ultrasound. The doctor said there might be a possibility of the baby suffering from a serious illness and asked me to have an amniocentesis. Does it make sense to have an amniocentesis in the late stage of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
The situation you mentioned was that during the 32nd week of pregnancy, a detailed ultrasound examination was performed, which raised concerns about the baby potentially suffering from a serious illness. Therefore, amniocentesis was recommended. At this stage, performing amniocentesis is also meaningful, mainly through genetic testing to detect any genetic issues in the baby. If there is a possibility of genetic problems, it may lead to fetal malformation, requiring early pregnancy termination. It is recommended to undergo prenatal examinations on schedule, and for more details, you can consult your attending physician.