Patient's question:
I am 23 weeks pregnant and had an amniocentesis done just two days ago. The procedure went smoothly, and now I am resting at home as per the doctor's advice, mostly lying down. The baby's movements have also been normal these past couple of days. This morning, I woke up earlier and noticed that the baby's movements seemed to suppress my bladder, and I felt a little bit of fluid leakage. I'm not sure if it's amniotic fluid and I'm very worried.About my previous treatment and its effectiveness: During the procedure, my placenta was low-lying, about 8mm away from the cervix.
What kind of help do you need: I want to know how long it will take for the wound to heal after the procedure? How can I determine that I have passed the risk period of miscarriage? Should I go to the hospital immediately for follow-up because of the slight fluid leakage now?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, amniocentesis has a small risk of miscarriage, but as long as the surgery goes smoothly, it's not a big problem. Currently, there is a little watery discharge, which may not necessarily be amniotic fluid, so there's no need to be anxious.Advice: For your condition, it's recommended to focus on resting in bed. As long as there is no more watery discharge in the coming days, it will be better. If there are any abnormalities, it's important to be hospitalized for fetal preservation promptly.
Additionally, sexual activity is strictly prohibited for the first two weeks after the surgery. As long as there is no abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding or discharge, it means you have passed the critical period.