Patient's question:
It naturally miscarried. After a thorough examination, it was found that the cervix was too large, and the fetus naturally descended. This time, I am already 3 months pregnant and had a cervix ligature surgery at a large hospital. I want to preserve the fetus and am seeking the following help: Now, I am questioning whether there is a problem with the amniotic fluid. Hello, can I have an amniocentesis to conduct a thorough examination? Will this procedure affect the fetus? Does a thorough amniocentesis examination require hospitalization? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hello, amniocentesis is a method of prenatal diagnosis. Through amniocentesis, amniotic fluid can be obtained, followed by cell culture and chromosome analysis to confirm whether the fetus has a chromosomal disease. At the same time, special tests on the amniotic fluid can be used for the diagnosis of many diseases. Currently, amniocentesis is mainly performed on high-risk groups such as pregnant women over 35 years old, those with a high risk of Down syndrome screening, and those with a family history of genetic diseases. Therefore, it is not necessary for every pregnant woman to undergo this procedure. Amniocentesis is performed under the guidance of ultrasound to select the appropriate position and extract a certain amount of amniotic fluid.