Patient's question:
How much does amniocentesis cost? Does it have any impact on the pregnant woman and the fetus?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello! Amniocentesis is most suitable to be performed between the 15th and 16th weeks of pregnancy. Indications: 1. Women who are 34 years of age or older; 2. Women who have previously given birth to children with congenital defects; 3. Women with a history of habitual abortion; Suggestions: 4. Women or their partners with hereditary diseases; 5. Women or their partners with chromosomal abnormalities; 6. Family members with hereditary diseases; 7. Suspected chromosomal abnormalities in the current pregnancy; 8. Abnormal results from maternal blood screening for Down syndrome, etc. In some cases, puncture may cause uterine contractions, leading to signs of threatened abortion, which should be monitored carefully. Other complications may include rupture of membranes, amniotic cavity infection, vaginal bleeding, fetal injury, and neonatal respiratory distress.