Patient's question:
My good friend was three months pregnant when I accompanied her for an amniocentesis. At that time, my friend was very scared, fearing that the doctor's needle would injure the fetus. But there was no choice, the doctor said this test was necessary. However, when the amniotic fluid was extracted, there was a bit of blood, and my friend was extremely frightened.Doctor's answer:
Hello, amniocentesis will not harm the fetus, but sometimes it may have some effects. In some cases, the procedure may cause uterine contractions in pregnant women, leading to signs of threatened miscarriage, which should be monitored carefully. Other complications may include rupture of membranes, amnionitis, vaginal bleeding, fetal injury, and neonatal respiratory distress.