Patient's question:
Family members always hope I'll have a son. Now that I'm already pregnant, I want to do an amniocentesis to determine the gender. When is the best time to do it? Can it be done now? Does the amniocentesis hurt? How should I take care of myself after it?Doctor's answer:
Amniocentesis is generally performed between the 20th and 28th weeks of pregnancy, which is relatively appropriate. At this stage, the fetus is not yet very large, and the amount of amniotic fluid is sufficient, making the safety coefficient of amniocentesis relatively high. You can choose a large private Level III hospital for women's health in your area to stay in the hospital for amniocentesis. After the procedure, pay close attention to rest and take routine anti-inflammatory treatment measures. Closely monitor the fetal heart rate and fetal movement.