what are some risks associated with amniocentesis?
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Yes. There is a small risk that an amniocentesis could cause a miscarriage (less than 1%, or approximately 1 in 1000 to 1 in 43000). Injury to the baby or mother, infection, and preterm labor are other potential complications that can occur, but are extremely rare.
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['Placental Insufficiency.', 'Placental Abruption.', 'Fetal Infection.', 'Genetic Abnormalities of the fetus.', 'Congenital Anomalies of the fetus.', 'Fetomaternal Hemorrhage.', 'Umbilical Cord Complications.']
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['infections, such as rubella or herpes simplex virus.', 'premature birth.', 'low birth weight.', 'birth injuries.', 'drug and alcohol use while pregnant.', 'jaundice and Rh factor problems.', 'maternal diabetes.', 'high blood pressure while pregnant, called preeclampsia.']
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Do you need an amniocentesis? If your baby has a higher than normal chance of developing birth defects or other problems, you may want to have an amniocentesis. The following risk factors can increase the chances of health problems in your baby: You are aged 35 years or older.
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Factors that are significantly associated with increased risk of perinatal mortality were birth interval less than 2 years, preterm delivery, anemia, congenital anomaly, previous history of early neonatal death and low birth weight. Use of partograph was also associated with decreased risk of perinatal mortality.
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If there are very low levels of amniotic fluid for your baby to float around in, there is a slight risk of intrauterine growth restriction and umbilical cord constriction during birth. You may also be more likely to have a C-section.
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['Smoking.', 'Cocaine use during pregnancy.', 'Early rupture of membranes, which causes leaking amniotic fluid before the end of pregnancy.', 'Infection inside of the uterus during pregnancy (chorioamnionitis)', 'Being older, especially older than 40.']
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['Heavy Bleeding.', 'Infection.', 'Incomplete Abortion.', 'Damage to the Cervix.', 'Scarring of the Uterine Lining.', 'Perforation of the Uterus.', 'Damage to Internal Organs.', 'Death.']
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John Smith. A client with an amniotic fluid embolism-rationale: the client with the amniotic fluid embolism is at greatest risk for developing dic. other risk factors for developing dic include trauma, cancer, shock, and sepsis.
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['Low birth weight or preterm birth. ... ', 'Multiple gestations. ... ', 'Infertility treatments. ... ', 'Infections during pregnancy. ... ', 'Fever during pregnancy. ... ', 'Blood factor between mother and fetus does not match. ... ', 'Exposure to toxic chemicals. ... ', 'Maternal medical conditions:']
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['Genetic problems. ... ', 'Chromosomal problems. ... ', 'Infections. ... ', 'Exposure to medications, chemicals, or other agents during pregnancy.']
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Amniocentesis is estimated to give a definitive result in 98 to 99 out of every 100 women having the test. But it cannot test for every condition and, in a small number of cases, it's not possible to get a conclusive result.
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It can cause an increased risk of miscarriage, premature separation of placenta, premature birth and a low birth weight baby. There is also a long-term relationship with decreased intellectual development of the infant and increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (cot death).
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['Water breaking. Shortly before delivery (but sometimes only during active labor), the amniotic sac ruptures and releases the fluid inside. ... ', 'Strong and regular contractions. ... ', 'Cramp in your legs. ... ', 'Back pain or pressure. ... ', 'Nausea.']
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Comparisons confirmed that AmnioSense detected 98% of leaks caused by amniotic fluid and 67% that were not caused by amniotic fluid. Two out of five (38%) could have been diagnosed without the need for invasive investigation using a speculum — which itself can increase the risk of infection.
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Authors' conclusions. Second trimester amniocentesis is safer than early amniocentesis or transcervical CVS, and is the procedure of choice for second trimester testing. Transabdominal CVS should be regarded as the procedure of first choice when testing is done before 15 weeks' gestation.
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Introduction. Intraamniotic bleeding occurs when a haematoma affecting the intrauterine membranes dissects through the amnion and extends into the amniotic cavity. Abdominal trauma and amniocentesis are the most common aetiologies (1).