Getting the amniocentesis test?

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I am 14 weeks along and soon my dr will ask about getting this done and I'm not going to because of the risks and the fact that knowing isn't going to change anything and really don't want to risk anything. Has anyone had one before? Why or why not?

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I would never have one. My aunt had one with her first son, who would be 29, and had to give birth to a still born. She said that the needle harmed the baby and they weren't aware of any issues until it was too late. Even if I had testing done and my child had something wrong, it would change anything...so no point in risking the whole pregnancy to find out.

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Cvs test can be done before Amnio at 12 weeks and samples a tiny piece of the placenta still retrieving all genetic info. This can be done through the cervix or the abdominal wall. Less than a 1 percent chance of miscarriage from the procedure. Uncomfortable BUT 99.99 percent correct genetic answers on chromosomal abnormalities IE downs, trisomomies etc. I did it with #1 and would do it again. Even if you wouldn't end the pg you can be prepared for NICU and immediate surgeries for baby.

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I have never had a child but I would never get this ever!! To many risks.

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My thought was "no matter whats wrong with this baby we r going to give him or her life" so there was no need to test plus they'll leave u worried and there's a chance u can harm baby and even MC! Talk to ur doc about it but its up to u, and u need to do whats right for u

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I'm personally against it. We know a lovely couple that had it done and the doctor accidentally hurt the baby. :( And my sister found out her son had a  Gastrow intestinal hernia. And they offered her an amino to test for any other abnormalities and to see if it was genetic. The amino itself went well, but the results came back inconclusive. Wishing you all the best!

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my sister refused in early pregnancy. I agree with you by testing and ultrasound we new something was wrong.  but my sister also new no matter what we were all gonna love her and support her.

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If I had a positive screen result I'm 99% sure I'd have a diagnostic test like amnio.

Getting the amniocentesis test?

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