Patient's question:
My wife is 140 days pregnant, and the doctor has recommended an amniocentesis. Could you please tell me what this test mainly checks for and whether it is important? The pregnant woman is 37 years old and in good health.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: At 37 years old, the patient is considered a high-risk pregnant woman, and the risk of fetal developmental abnormalities increases. At this stage, amniocentesis is primarily performed for fetal chromosome karyotype analysis, diagnosis of chromosomal genetic diseases, gene disease diagnosis, metabolic disease diagnosis, diagnosis of fetal open neural tube defects, and detection of any chromosomal abnormalities.Advice: Currently, amniocentesis is performed under ultrasound guidance, which generally does not harm the fetus, so there is no need to overworry. It is recommended to have the examination at a local hospital with the necessary conditions.